Vendor Relations & Negotiation Specialist PT Junior South Africa

GuildSteamCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

30+ days ago

Job description

Part-Time junior Vendor Relations & Negotiation Specialist - Work from Home (U.S. Company)

Were GuildSteam a US (Tennessee)-based company that connects global talent with US companies and we are seeking an experienced professional Vendor Relations & Negotiation Specialist (1 years experience) to join our clients team. If you have the relevant experience we would love to hear from you.

This is a part-time remote role.

Working Hours (Remote Fixed Schedule) :

4 Hours between 5 : 00 PM - 1 : 00 AM South Africa Standard Time (SAST) - flexible.

(Matching 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM Mountain Time - US)

Starting Pay : ZAR 1650 per week

Part-time - 20 hours per week

About Us :

GuildSteam connects U.S. companies with top international remote talent. We pride ourselves on building professional long-term relationships between our team and our clients.

Key responsibilities :

Negotiate pricing and terms with existing and new vendors to improve margins and overall cost structure.
Analyze vendor quotes and identify opportunities for cost savings or better value.
Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with suppliers to ensure mutual benefit and long-term collaboration.
Monitor vendor performance quality pricing consistency lead times and provide feedback or corrective action as needed.
Benchmark vendor pricing against competitors and industry standards.
Work closely with internal teams to understand material part or service needs before engaging vendors.
Maintain clear documentation of all communications quotes and pricing agreements.
Suggest opportunities for vendors to provide added services or better terms (e.g. faster turnaround lower minimums bulk discounts)

Requirements :

Proven experience in vendor negotiation procurement or supply chain management ( 1 years ).

Excellent spoken and written English for direct communication with vendors (phone email meetings).

Strong analytical and research skills for comparing pricing quality and terms.

Confident and persuasive communication style while maintaining professionalism.

High attention to detail and organization in tracking vendor agreements and follow-ups.

Proactive resourceful and capable of identifying new vendor opportunities

Reliable internet functional computer and quiet work environment.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills :

Experience in manufacturing fabrication or materials procurement (especially sheet goods hardware CNC supplies or auto parts).

Background in supply chain optimization or vendor consolidation initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

GuildSteam LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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