Dealership: L0105 Lithia Home Office Vendor Relationship Manager The Vendor Relationship Manager is primarily responsible for identifying and implementing responsible purchasing practices through analysis of vendor selection and purchase procedures. The Vendor Relationship Manager will also assist in company cost reductions by identifying and limiting controllable expenses. The Vendor Relationship Manager reports to the Procurement Supervisor. Location: Medford, OR or Remote, PST Compensation Range: $50,000 - $55,000 annually Responsibilities Liaise with other internal departments as required to resolve vendor’s issues and questions Maintain a high level of communication with all stakeholders, manage reporting and monitoring, conduct regular performance reviews for vendors and internal stakeholders Handle inbound service requests and ensure that they are properly assigned or addressed Monitor contractual agreements, access, assets and spend by external vendor Track and review contracts for renewal, monitor expiration dates, renewal options, proactively review for termination or renewal with department or dealership confirmation Conduct data analysis and present insights with internal stakeholders to understand opportunities to improve Sourcing and Selection – work with business partners to manage the sourcing and selection of suppliers and assist with identifying new suppliers Understand and apply program strategies to decision making and proposals Employ critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to navigate complex issues that arise Managing supplier data that allows organizations to streamline crucial supplier data to provide meaningful insights for improving supplier management Program Implementation, management and maintenance Managing supplier data Other duties as assigned Skills and Qualifications Strong attention to detail Sense of urgency Excellent communication Time Management Competencies Does the right thing, takes action and adapts to change Self-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans and follows through Believes in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve results Thrives on a team, stays positive, lives our values Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.* Up to 1/3 of time: standing, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds Up to 2/3 of time: sitting, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed. We offer best in class industry benefits: Competitive pay Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Paid Holidays & PTO Short and Long-Term Disability Paid Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan Lithia Learning Center Vehicle Purchase Discounts Wellness Programs High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!