Supplier Relationship Specialist

Primary Work Location :

Westborough, MA; Hybrid Schedule

Job Summary :

Reporting to the Supplier Relationship Manager, the Supplier Relationship Specialist provides support in managing the university supplier / vendor file for the UPST.

S / he will coordinate and participate in the processing of vendor information for all campuses in alignment with agreed cycle-times. Works relatively independently and exercises professional judgment in areas vendor maintenance compliance. Ensures vendor information complies with federal, state and university regulations.

In addition to coordinating vendor information processing and maintenance, he / she will support the Supplier Relationship Manager and UPST leadership in driving strategic supplier identification and development to drive value-based vendor relationships for UMass system.

Essential Functions :

• Proactively address vendor problems and communicate issues directly to Supplier Relationship Manager and UPST Leadership as needed
• Determine vendor type, type of allowable payments that can be made to a vendor and documentation required in alignment with SRM team processes

Participate / coordinate internal SRM team processes and certain interactions with suppliers, including :

Other Functions :

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience) :

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience) :

Working Conditions :

Additional Details :

Salary commensurate with experience up to $65,000.