Vendor Relations Specialist jobs in the United States

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership's midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership's fuel distribution operations, which serve approximately 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers, and distributors.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers.  We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

Summary:

Sunoco LP is seeking a dynamic and analytical Vendor Management - Associate Specialist to join our Analytics and Procurement team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with contracts, and optimizing vendor performance to support the company's objectives. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Contract Compliance:

•          Monitor vendor contracts to ensure compliance with terms, conditions, insurance, and service level agreements (SLAs).
•          Coordinate contract renewals, extensions, and amendments as necessary.
•          Work closely with legal and procurement teams to mitigate contractual risks and resolve disputes effectively.
•          Maintains SAP vendor records and capability tagging
•          Maintain material groups and material master as needed

Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

•          Implement metrics and KPIs to evaluate vendor performance and identify areas for improvement.
•          Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize vendor processes and deliverables.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

•          Analyze vendor-related data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains.
•          Prepare and present reports on vendor performance, expenditures, and other relevant metrics to stakeholders.
•          Utilize analytics tools and software to extract actionable insights and support decision-making processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

•          Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, IT, and Operations, to align vendor management activities with organizational goals and priorities.
•          Participate in strategic planning sessions and procurement meetings to contribute insights and recommendations on vendor-related matters.