Supplier Relations Assistant
Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Irving, TX, United States
Supplier Relations Assistant
The Supplier Relations Assistant plays a key role in supporting the management of supplier programs and rebate tracking for CED's top 200 suppliers. This position requires a highly detail-oriented and organized individual who can manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The role involves gathering and tracking supplier rebates, maintaining up-to-date records of annual supplier programs, preparing quarterly purchasing reports, and ensuring supplier program files are accurate and well organized. The Supplier Relations Assistant communicates regularly with suppliers, both written and verbal, to support strong working relationships and will also field questions from internal sales organizations. Working closely with the VP of Supplier Relations, this individual provides ongoing updates on projects and initiatives while proactively identifying opportunities to take ownership of tasks and move projects forward. Reports to: VP Supplier Relations Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree Knowledge of printers, scanners, and fax machines Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows Proficient mathematics skills Excellent communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree One year of administrative experience or internship experience Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment. The supplier relations assistant routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The position is largely a sedentary role. However, filing duties require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities: No Essential Job Functions: Gather and track rebates with CED's top 200 suppliers Keep up to date records of supplier's annual programs with CED Provide purchasing reports for suppliers quarterly Keep up to date files of supplier programs Develop strong working relationships with suppliers through consistent daily communications, both written and verbal Field questions from internal sales organizations Maintain regular collaboration with VP of Supplier Relations while providing ongoing updates on all projects Proactively identify and take ownership of tasks and projects CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran Other Compensation: The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position: Profit Sharing Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions Disability Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching Teledoc Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave
The Supplier Relations Assistant plays a key role in supporting the management of supplier programs and rebate tracking for CED's top 200 suppliers. This position requires a highly detail-oriented and organized individual who can manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The role involves gathering and tracking supplier rebates, maintaining up-to-date records of annual supplier programs, preparing quarterly purchasing reports, and ensuring supplier program files are accurate and well organized. The Supplier Relations Assistant communicates regularly with suppliers, both written and verbal, to support strong working relationships and will also field questions from internal sales organizations. Working closely with the VP of Supplier Relations, this individual provides ongoing updates on projects and initiatives while proactively identifying opportunities to take ownership of tasks and move projects forward. Reports to: VP Supplier Relations Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree Knowledge of printers, scanners, and fax machines Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows Proficient mathematics skills Excellent communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree One year of administrative experience or internship experience Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment. The supplier relations assistant routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The position is largely a sedentary role. However, filing duties require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities: No Essential Job Functions: Gather and track rebates with CED's top 200 suppliers Keep up to date records of supplier's annual programs with CED Provide purchasing reports for suppliers quarterly Keep up to date files of supplier programs Develop strong working relationships with suppliers through consistent daily communications, both written and verbal Field questions from internal sales organizations Maintain regular collaboration with VP of Supplier Relations while providing ongoing updates on all projects Proactively identify and take ownership of tasks and projects CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran Other Compensation: The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position: Profit Sharing Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions Disability Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching Teledoc Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave