Vendor Management Specialist

Kelly Science has an immediate opening for a Vendor Management Specialist for our growing client near Bartlett, IL

Full-time

Direct Hire

Salary: $100,000-$125,000 + 10% annual bonus

As a Vendor Management Specialist, you play a vital role in procuring top-quality products and services from vendors. You will be actively involved in all aspects of vendor management, from pre-screening and qualification procedures to negotiating favorable terms and prices. Your responsibilities encompass onboarding, contract processing, invoice management, conflict resolution, and the implementation of high-level vendor management strategies and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols to ensure the highest standards are met.

• Enhance organizational processes and procedures to optimize internal capacity and efficiency.

• Actively pursue strategic and operational objectives to drive business success.

• Support Strategic Improvements by gathering feedback from various departments and vendors to refine strategies and enhance value.

• Drive continuous improvements and efficiencies based on data analysis.

• Maintain detailed logs of vendor activities and conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.

• Ensure operational activities remain on schedule and within budget constraints.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, business, or related field required.

• 3+ years of experience in Vendor Management, preferably in the food industry.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.

• Comfortable leading negotiations and managing vendor relationships.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• High level of self-motivation and discipline.

• Excellent time management, presentation, and communication skills (written and verbal).

• Ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external.

Why Join Us?

Join a dynamic team where your contributions make a real impact. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to play a key role in shaping vendor management strategies. Apply now and be part of our success story!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.