Vendor Management Specialist

At Crisis24, A GardaWorld Company, we take a proactive approach to solving business challenges and our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
It’s the reason we love rolling up our sleeves and getting down to work – and it’s why we’re so successful.
It takes an entire team to stand behind something big.
Interested? At Crisis24, we go beyond mere employment; we pave the way to a realm where your skills become instrumental in shaping global security, guiding clients through a multifaceted and challenging landscape.
Your journey with us will be deeply fulfilling, driven by a powerful sense of purpose and accomplishment.
Within our thriving environment, you'll discover abundant chances for both personal and career advancement.
Seize this moment to push your limits, broaden your expertise, and elevate your professional journey to unprecedented levels.
Join the Crisis24 team today and be a part of something extraordinary where growth and impact converge.
More information is available at www.
crisis24.
garda.
com Crisis24 Global Protective Solutions is a dynamic security firm innovating threat assessment and public figure protection.
Our mission aims to protect and enhance the lives of those we serve.
From at-risk individuals and prominent families to corporations and universities, we stand on the front line of the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.
Who We Are Looking For The Vendor Management Specialist position supports the Operations Department and the Quality Control and Compliance Department by establishing, and maintaining business relationships with new and existing vendors, keeping records of all necessary documentation in vendors’ profiles and supporting the negotiation on costs.
Work is subject to check and verification and instructions are usually given on variations.
What You Will Work On • Create vendor profiles in the system and upload vendor information following the same standard.
• Determines vetting status based on documents received from the vendors, location and type of services.
• Establish relationship with vendors and negotiate better rates and/or rates for specific events.
• Facilitate implementation of processes.
• Coordinate the collection of costing information to ensure all data is saved and kept current.
• Track all pending vetting until completion.
• Create and update Agent profiles as needed to ensure picture, licenses, and contact information are accurate.
• Participate in a variety of meetings, communicating updates to all functional areas of the organization.
• Process and maintain a wide variety of files, logs, reports, and forms.
• Monitor and adhere to internal operational controls, including legal, corporate, and regulatory procedures to ensure the safety and security of client assets and personnel.
*This Job Description is not a comprehensive list of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at the discretion of the leadership at any time with or without notice.
Who You Will Work With • This position operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, scanners, copiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
What You Will Bring • Working knowledge of obtaining/using cost data and vendor quotes • Reading of and quantification from vendor documents • Must be highly detail oriented • Familiarity with software such as Microsoft Office Word and Excel • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems • Judgment and Decision Making - Considering vendor information and communicating with Management for exceptions and special considerations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills • Ability to work independently while establishing effective relationships, collaborating with peers and clients • A high school diploma is required • An associate degree or bachelor’s degree from an accredited school is preferred • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience with essential functions and responsibilities is preferred • Multi-lingual and multi-cultural skills are preferred • Military experience is preferred Benefits • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Competitive 401k • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Stipends for special certifications and licenses such as EMT, LEOSA, CCW, Gym, etc.
• Renewal fees associated with guard/firearm license renewals and firearm requalification.
• Offer hundreds of training courses, exercises, and certifications • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • This position is a non-Exempt position, as determined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Regular full-time working hours equate to 40 hours each week.
Operations shifts Shift #1 – Monday through Friday 0600 – 1400 Local Time Shift #2 – Monday through Friday 1300 – 2100 Local Time Information Security Protect the data and systems of Crisis24 and its stakeholders by adhering to policies, reporting incidents and potential problems, completing regular training, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Crisis24, A GardaWorld Company is dedicated to equal opportunity in employment.
We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity.
We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable laws.
Crisis24, A GardaWorld Company is dedicated to equal opportunity in employment.
We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity.
We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable laws.