Vendor Relations - Waste Management- Remote (Hauler Bidding Exp Req; $85k)

[Remote] Vendor Relations Specialist Location: Remote - United States Salary: $75,000-$85,000 Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k, PTO, Sick Time Job Type: Full-Time Typical Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 hours, flexible depending on your time zone Start Date: ASAP Travel: None Sponsorship is not available [Remote] Vendor Relations Specialist (waste management vendor/sourcing exp.) Description Our client in the waste and recycling industry is looking for a Remote Vendor Relations Specialist to join their team in the US. You will be responsible for gathering data and conducting analyses on business performance, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement. You’ll play a key part in supporting vendor insights, tracking market trends, and strengthening client relationships, while also assisting with documentation, compliance, and sustainability reporting. Aside from a vendor management background within waste management, they’re looking for candidates who value the flexibility of working from home but understand the discipline and sense of urgency that comes with it. Because they are a smaller company, what they lack in upward mobility, they make up for in the culture they have created and the flexibility they offer. This would be a great fit for someone who enjoys playing a supportive role in driving better business insights and values long-term stability with a reputable company. [Remote] Vendor Relations Specialist (waste management vendor/sourcing exp.)

Responsibilities

• Analyze vendor activities, costs, forecasts, and operational performance
• Manage vendor agreements, including service contracts, pricing updates, etc.
• Oversee vendor and client onboarding processes
• Document payment terms for forecasting and reporting
• Review contracts and related documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Oversee vendor and client onboarding processes
• Perform data analysis, mining, and cost/benefit assessments
• Evaluate findings and provide comprehensive reports to leadership team
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, merchants, and operational teams
• Support fiscal reporting processes (monthly, quarterly, annually)
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and support special projects as needed
• Support operational improvements and make strategic recommendations

[Remote] Vendor Relations Specialist (waste management vendor/sourcing exp.)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing waste and recycling vendors, including direct responsibility for vendor selection, contract negotiations, and pricing discussions required
• Experience negotiating and bidding waste and recycling services with national and/or regional haulers required
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills required, including experience evaluating vendor performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and supporting business decisions through data and reporting

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• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently working for a waste management company?
• Which waste haulers have you worked with directly?
• Where are you located, and what hours and time zone do you prefer to work in?
• Please confirm if you have read the following: our client does offer various medical plans. However, out-of-pocket expenses are high if you will be covering additional family members. On average, they pay 35% of the employee’s premium. They do not contribute towards additional family members insurance coverage.
• With that in mind, our client is offering a base salary of $75,000-$85,000 that fall within your expectations or what would you be looking for to make a move?

Experience:

• waste vendor management : 5 years (Required)
• negotiating waste service contracts with hauler : 3 years (Required)
• vendor cost analysis/reporting : 3 years (Required)
• advanced Excel : 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote