Role Description
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Vendor Coordinator to join our team in Dallas. This role is crucial in maintaining and expanding our network of service providers across the nation. The ideal candidate will have experience in facility/vendor management or a background in sales/marketing/procurement and will be comfortable with extensive phone and email communication.
Our company
Academy Locksmith is the nation's premier service provider for locks, doors, safes, and access control. We operate in all 50 states with a robust network of licensed and trained technicians. Academy believes in providing an open and honest platform for our employees to have the best working environment possible which in turn provides our customers with the best service available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify potential vendors in targeted markets
- Evaluate and negotiate vendor contracts and pricing
- Maintain up-to-date vendor information in our systems
- Ensure all vendors meet compliance requirements (e.g., licensing, insurance)
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors
- Address and resolve vendor issues and concerns
- Provide vendors with necessary tools and resources, such as our mobile app
- Send and track vendor packets (including W-9, insurance certificates, licenses)
- Update and manage vendor data in our internal systems
- Conduct outreach to potential vendors via phone and email
Successful applicants will have:
- A high bias for action and accountability for performance
- Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to secure favorable terms
- Exemplary work ethic and attendance
- Good communication skills and confidence to speak with our customers and vendors
- Ability to prioritize work activities based upon financial impact to desired business goals
We prefer if you also have:
- Prior experience with vendor or facility management.
Salary: $20 - $25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Addison, TX 75001 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Addison, TX 75001: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person