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Atlanta, GAtime type:
Full timeposted on:
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R-108495At RangeWater, we look for people who show up and work together to achieve success and make positive impacts on the lives we touch and enrich the communities we serve, as people are at the heart of everything we do. As a Ranger, we encourage you to explore possibilities and solutions for your own career success story and apply the same enthusiasm to help RangeWater remain THE leader and powerful force in Multi-Family Real Estate.***Our Team Members play a pivotal role in the success of the company’s performance, and we look forward to*** ***witnessing your successful journey as a Ranger!*****Culture:** Companies with a strong culture and a higher purpose perform better in the long run.**Core Values** (words to live by): People-focused, Collaboration, Integrity, Service, Results-driven, Experience-centric, and Innovation.Our leaders care about the well-being of all Rangers and recognize the importance of work-life balance. That’s why we offer competitive paid time off and benefits.**PTO/Benefits:**· Two + Weeks of PTO· Paid Holidays· Medical, dental and vision insurance· 401(k) Enrollment Opportunity· Employer Paid Basic Life and Short-Term Disability· Paid Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-Birthing Parents (after 6 months)· Potential opportunity for savings in rent (property and ownership specific)· Cell Phone Allowance· And more!**Job Description**The Vendor Relations Manager oversees the strategic management of vendor partnerships and compliance programs, ensuring operational excellence and risk mitigation across the organization. Responsible for maintaining a centralized vendor database, managing contracts at both site and corporate levels, and implementing processes that drive efficiency and accountability. This role focuses on building strong vendor relationships and conducting regular audits to ensure alignment with company standards. Additionally, the Vendor Relations Manager will support strategic procurement initiatives and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance service delivery and minimize risk. Finally, because we are a growing company, our expectation is that you will execute such tasks as necessary to support the company even if they may fall outside of your defined responsibilities.**Essential Roles You Will Play:**Oversees and maintains the Compass (intranet) procurement page, ensuring accurate, up-to-date content and a visible, centralized database of approved and preferred vendors.
Owns and administers vendor risk management and compliance programs, ensuring all vendor partners meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
Owns the management of vendor contracts at both the site and corporate levels, leveraging approved software partners to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficient contract lifecycle management.
Develops, formalizes, and implements a standardized escalation process for delinquent invoices in collaboration with internal stakeholders and vendor partners.
Builds and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with current vendors while proactively identifying and engaging potential future vendor partners.Builds and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with current vendors while proactively identifying and engaging potential future vendor partners.
Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times. Consistently maintains a professional, courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers, and the general public.
Must be able to meet predictable attendance and punctuality expectations and physical demands of the position complying with RangeWater’s policies and performance expectations.Partners with internal leadership to communicate vendor performance insights and recommended actions based on data-driven evaluations.
Assists the Senior Director of Procurement with strategic procurement initiatives, including program development, process optimization, and vendor strategy execution.
Assists with special projects and other duties as required.Establishes, tracks, and refines key performance indicators (KPIs) to effectively measure vendor performance, service quality, and value delivered.
Conducts regular vendor performance reviews and audits, compiling and evaluating results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Continuously evaluates tasks and searches for opportunities to improve and enhance current processes.Other duties as assigned. **Work Hours and Work Environment:**Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pmEssential Requirements: Exempt employees are expected to adhere to the standard work week schedule and work any hours necessary to perform the duties of the job. Must be able to perform the essential job functions unaccompanied.**Qualifications Summary:**To perform this job successfully, the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.**Education and Experience:**Education: Must possess a high school education; however, a BA/BS degree preferred.Experience Preferred: Employment history that demonstrates experience in multi-site property management and residential property operations, including all facets of managing the physical, operational, financial, and customer service performance of a wide variety of asset types under varying market conditions.Computer Skills: Proficiency in internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs for reporting purposes. Strong proficiency in property management software (preferably Entrata Yardi and/or One Site).**Licenses and Certificates Requirements:**Licenses: Current Valid Driver's LicenseCertifications: None**Physical Requirements:**Weights Requirements: Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights up to twenty (20) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.Mobility Requirements: The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, stoop, and squat. Intermittently required to sit and perform keyboard work.Travel Requirements: Routine local travel may be required to run business-related errands including but not limited to meetings and training. Non-local travel may be required for business-related responsibilities.**Additional Information:**RangeWater is a drug-free, harassment free workplace, and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. RangeWater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Rangewater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We develop, acquire, manage, and invest in multifamily and build-to-rent rental communities across the Sun Belt with a singular purpose: to create fulfilling experiences. #RangeOn #J-18808-Ljbffr
Atlanta, GAtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R-108495At RangeWater, we look for people who show up and work together to achieve success and make positive impacts on the lives we touch and enrich the communities we serve, as people are at the heart of everything we do. As a Ranger, we encourage you to explore possibilities and solutions for your own career success story and apply the same enthusiasm to help RangeWater remain THE leader and powerful force in Multi-Family Real Estate.***Our Team Members play a pivotal role in the success of the company’s performance, and we look forward to*** ***witnessing your successful journey as a Ranger!*****Culture:** Companies with a strong culture and a higher purpose perform better in the long run.**Core Values** (words to live by): People-focused, Collaboration, Integrity, Service, Results-driven, Experience-centric, and Innovation.Our leaders care about the well-being of all Rangers and recognize the importance of work-life balance. That’s why we offer competitive paid time off and benefits.**PTO/Benefits:**· Two + Weeks of PTO· Paid Holidays· Medical, dental and vision insurance· 401(k) Enrollment Opportunity· Employer Paid Basic Life and Short-Term Disability· Paid Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-Birthing Parents (after 6 months)· Potential opportunity for savings in rent (property and ownership specific)· Cell Phone Allowance· And more!**Job Description**The Vendor Relations Manager oversees the strategic management of vendor partnerships and compliance programs, ensuring operational excellence and risk mitigation across the organization. Responsible for maintaining a centralized vendor database, managing contracts at both site and corporate levels, and implementing processes that drive efficiency and accountability. This role focuses on building strong vendor relationships and conducting regular audits to ensure alignment with company standards. Additionally, the Vendor Relations Manager will support strategic procurement initiatives and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance service delivery and minimize risk. Finally, because we are a growing company, our expectation is that you will execute such tasks as necessary to support the company even if they may fall outside of your defined responsibilities.**Essential Roles You Will Play:**Oversees and maintains the Compass (intranet) procurement page, ensuring accurate, up-to-date content and a visible, centralized database of approved and preferred vendors.
Owns and administers vendor risk management and compliance programs, ensuring all vendor partners meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
Owns the management of vendor contracts at both the site and corporate levels, leveraging approved software partners to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficient contract lifecycle management.
Develops, formalizes, and implements a standardized escalation process for delinquent invoices in collaboration with internal stakeholders and vendor partners.
Builds and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with current vendors while proactively identifying and engaging potential future vendor partners.Builds and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with current vendors while proactively identifying and engaging potential future vendor partners.
Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times. Consistently maintains a professional, courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers, and the general public.
Must be able to meet predictable attendance and punctuality expectations and physical demands of the position complying with RangeWater’s policies and performance expectations.Partners with internal leadership to communicate vendor performance insights and recommended actions based on data-driven evaluations.
Assists the Senior Director of Procurement with strategic procurement initiatives, including program development, process optimization, and vendor strategy execution.
Assists with special projects and other duties as required.Establishes, tracks, and refines key performance indicators (KPIs) to effectively measure vendor performance, service quality, and value delivered.
Conducts regular vendor performance reviews and audits, compiling and evaluating results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Continuously evaluates tasks and searches for opportunities to improve and enhance current processes.Other duties as assigned. **Work Hours and Work Environment:**Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pmEssential Requirements: Exempt employees are expected to adhere to the standard work week schedule and work any hours necessary to perform the duties of the job. Must be able to perform the essential job functions unaccompanied.**Qualifications Summary:**To perform this job successfully, the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.**Education and Experience:**Education: Must possess a high school education; however, a BA/BS degree preferred.Experience Preferred: Employment history that demonstrates experience in multi-site property management and residential property operations, including all facets of managing the physical, operational, financial, and customer service performance of a wide variety of asset types under varying market conditions.Computer Skills: Proficiency in internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs for reporting purposes. Strong proficiency in property management software (preferably Entrata Yardi and/or One Site).**Licenses and Certificates Requirements:**Licenses: Current Valid Driver's LicenseCertifications: None**Physical Requirements:**Weights Requirements: Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights up to twenty (20) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.Mobility Requirements: The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, stoop, and squat. Intermittently required to sit and perform keyboard work.Travel Requirements: Routine local travel may be required to run business-related errands including but not limited to meetings and training. Non-local travel may be required for business-related responsibilities.**Additional Information:**RangeWater is a drug-free, harassment free workplace, and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. RangeWater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Rangewater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We develop, acquire, manage, and invest in multifamily and build-to-rent rental communities across the Sun Belt with a singular purpose: to create fulfilling experiences. #RangeOn #J-18808-Ljbffr