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Vendor Relations Specialist Weapons Systems Support

Reports to the Director, Vendor Management & Supply Chain/Supplier Relations (1033)

Exempt (Remote)

About SupplyCore:

SupplyCore is a Certified Small Business federal contractor to the Department of Defense (DoD) and General Services Administration (GSA). We prioritize supporting our military and government customers worldwide. In partnership with our expansive supply chain, we provide products and services that enable our customers to complete their missions and sustain readiness anywhere.

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Job Summary:

You will analyze data to identify expanded supplier opportunities and be responsible for telling SupplyCores story and family of program offerings. You will be responsible for cultivating key industry partnerships that position SupplyCore for growth and expansion in the specialized defense sectors of tactical vehicles, aviation platforms and replacement parts for all. Research & identify prospective suppliers in the relevant sectors to strategically position SupplyCore for growth. Evaluate potential suppliers against defined criteria to ensure alignment with quality standards and business requirements.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities:

Conduct outreach and initial introduction with targeted suppliers to establish best value relationships.

Analyze market trends and supply chain data to identify growth opportunities in the Weapons Systems Support (WSS) segment.

Develop and execute strategies to cultivate relationships with high-value suppliers in this segment.

Create and maintain a pipeline of potential supplier partners aligned with SupplyCores growth objectives and relevant to the organizations contracts.

Provide reports and analysis of relevant market segments to support business development initiatives.

Follow established vendor management processes and frameworks to onboard, nurture, and support vendor relationships, control costs, manage risks and maximize efficiency.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders in sales, operations and marketing to identify supply needs and match them with appropriate supplier capabilities.

Collect and catalog comprehensive information on supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes and product offerings within operational platforms like CRM/Salesforce.

Utilize CRM and proprietary software at the advanced user level.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, logistics or related field.

2-4 years of applicable experience in procurement, supply chain or vendor relations, preferably with exposure to the defense industry. May include military personnel who have been formally trained or have relevant experience in lieu of civilian experience.

Knowledge of tactical wheeled vehicles and components preferred interest or additional knowledge of aviation platforms a plus.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to engage in and exchange communication with others in all situations.

Highly meticulous and organized to execute multiple projects at once, adhering to deadlines.

Strong research skills with ability to identify and evaluate potential suppliers in specialized markets.

Highly meticulous and organized, to execute multiple projects at once, adhering to deadlines.

Self-driven and proactive in nature with demonstrated ability to develop and nurture business relationships.

Abili y to travel by plane or car to specific company events (up to 10% of travel)

PC proficiency in Microsoft Suite products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

What we offer: We care about our associates and strive to provide the most up to date benefits from day one.