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Vendor Management Specialist

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
USD $26.92/Hr. - USD $50.86/Hr.
United States, California, Los Angeles
Jul 17, 2026
Special Instructions to Applicants Cover letter is required for consideration. Initial contract is for a 12 month duration with the possibility of extension depending on business and departmental needs and budget. This role is currently a hybrid position, with onsite attendance required based on business, operational, and training needs. The work arrangement may be modified in the future to support departmental or organizational needs. Position Summary The Vendor Management Specialist is responsible for reviewing incoming vendor submissions, evaluating compliance with company standards, and accurately establishing and maintaining official vendor records within the enterprise system. The ideal candidate possesses high attention to detail, strong data integrity standards, and excellent communication skills to ensure seamless vendor partnerships from day one. The incumbent reports to the Vendor Management Team Lead who provides general direction and supervision to ensure successful completion of the work. Incumbents are expected to complete assignments independently, following departmental guidelines and University policies. Work is reviewed regularly to ensure accuracy. Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications* Skill in writing concise, logical and grammatically correct memos, letters and financial reports, and reading documents written in standard business English, such as administrative policies and procedures. (Required) Skill in interacting diplomatically with the public and campus, in a high volume, continuous public contact setting. (Required) Skill in coordinating tasks to be accomplished by determining the time, place and sequence of actions to be taken on the basis of analysis and data. (Required) Skill in performing a variety of duties with frequent interruptions and/or distractions. (Required) Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction. (Required) Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel; use of the internet for business communications; performing required calculations; administrative record-keeping; on-line research; and software-as-a-service. (Required) Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect relative importance of job responsibilities. (Required) Skill in interpreting documents such as vendor agreements, policy manuals, and memos to perform research, answer questions, and resolve problems. (Required) Oral communication skills to correspond with various levels of university personnel and ability to deliver oral presentations to groups or on a one-on-one basis. (Required) Skill in organizing information and documents for easy retrieval and to process work effectively. (Required) Demonstrated knowledge of university procedures. (Preferred) Ability to utilize vendor management systems (PaymentWorks, PAC and BruinBuy Plus) and working knowledge of Purchasing and vendor file management policies and procedures. Demonstrated working knowledge of EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer) process to establish and maintain vendor EFT files. (Preferred) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor's Degree in related area and / or equivalent combination of education and experience / training. (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT and/or variable based on operational needs. Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Vendor%20Relations%20Specialist%201%20(TBD_1000058)