Vendor Relations Associate

Goldbelt Global is a product acquisition and logistics company. We specialize in program management, technical consulting, emergency management response, rapid acquisition, and full-spectrum logistics. Goldbelt Global partners with a diverse array of trusted vendors to quickly deliver the products and services needed to fulfill our customers' missions.

Summary:

Under the general direction of the Operations Support Manager, the Vendor Relations Associate will be responsible for implementing effective sourcing processes and completing vendor agreements. They will be responsible for updating vendor information on products, scheduling product training, and updating critical vendor data and be a centralized point of contact for vendor inquiries. The Associate will support relationship-building efforts with current suppliers and help identify potential new vendors in collaboration with senior staff.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the company and its preferred vendors, OEMs, manufacturers, and distributors
• Maintain and manage the company's preferred vendor list, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic sourcing goals
• Attend trade shows and conferences as required to develop new vendor relations and strengthen existing ones
• Coordinate and lead post-show meetings and vendor engagements critical to business development and procurement strategy
• Research new products and develop vendor agreements
• Assist in trade show schedules and coordinate meetings
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Sales and Operations, to align vendor capabilities with business needs
• Assist in performance reviews with major vendors and appropriate internal stakeholders
• Maintain the preferred vendor list
• Independently lead vendor and client negotiations, including the development, execution, and strategic structuring of pricing, payment terms, and contractual agreements to support competitive federal proposals and business objectives Maintain vendor files, price lists, dealer terms and conditions, and points of contact list
• Coordinate and manage the receipt and verification of vendor order fulfillments to ensure alignment with procurement schedules and contractual terms
• Identify data, insights, and market trends from vendors, competitors, and customers that could translate into new product ideas and enhancements
• Provide strategic feedback and input concerning market trends and opportunities with potential customers and vendors
• Interface and effectively communicate with team members, staff, customers, subcontractors, vendors, business partners, and suppliers
• Independently identify and evaluate alternative sourcing strategies to ensure continuity, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with business objectives
• Oversee and manage the inventory of product samples, ensuring availability for strategic presentations, vendor evaluations, and procurement planning

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing vendor relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to work effectively with team members, cross-functional teams, and clients to provide marketing and recruitment services
• Skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to perform detail-oriented work and problem solve
• Excellent time management and work on multiple projects at the same time
• Proven ability to work independently and exercise discretion in decision-making

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 -2 years of experience in related fields or industry
• Ability to travel for industry events, meetings, training, and other opportunities
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational management or related field or equivalent
• Experience supporting administrative or coordination functions in a corporate or professional setting preferred

Pay and Benefits