Supplier Relations Assistant
Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Irving, TX, United States
Summary
Job title: Supplier Relations Assistant
Department: Director of Supplier Relations
Description 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 verbally, 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.
Essential Job Functions
Gather and track rebates with CED’s top 200 suppliers
Keep up-to-date records of suppliers’ 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
Benefits Benefits available for this position are:
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
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Department: Director of Supplier Relations
Description 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 verbally, 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.
Essential Job Functions
Gather and track rebates with CED’s top 200 suppliers
Keep up-to-date records of suppliers’ 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
Benefits Benefits available for this position are:
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
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