Kaspar Outdoors-Vendor Relationship Manager

Kaspar Outdoors

Job Description: Vendor Relationship Manager

Location: Bryan, TX

Opportunities:

• Do you have the ability to design, implement, and maintain efficient vendor evaluations and management systems?
• Are you team-driven and have a proven track record of managing successful vendor partnerships?
• Does working for a family-centric organization based in a small-town environment appeal to you?
• Do the values of stewardship, versatility, and family resonate strongly with you?
• Do you find the improvement of people’s lives through stewardship of God-given resources inspiring?

Then, Kaspar Outdoors is for you!

Primary Function:

The Vendor Relationship Manager in Bryan, TX will oversee and optimize our vendor management processes while fostering strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers. This candidate will have a proven track record in managing vendor partnerships, building scalable supplier systems, and enhancing supply chain efficiency to meet organizational goals.

Position Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Develop and maintain strong, long-term partnerships with suppliers and vendors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor negotiations, issue resolution, and contract management.
• Design, implement, and maintain efficient vendor evaluation and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements across the supply chain.
• Lead sourcing initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure timely delivery of goods/services.
• Analyze vendor performance metrics and execute improvement plans when necessary.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between vendor operations and company objectives.
• Manage supply chain risks by developing contingency plans and monitoring market conditions.
• Work closely with senior leadership to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Travel up to 25% required
• All other duties assigned by management

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken formats
• Advanced math skills
• Advanced computer software skills (MS Office, Outlook, etc…)
• Ability to work closely with all employees
• Ability to maintain a clean and neat work environment and personal appearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred) plus 5 years purchasing experience.
• Experience with MS Office Applications (Word, advanced Excel skills, Access, Power Point, Outlook, etc...) and accounting/ERP software required
• Must possess 5 year driving record with clear history for the past three years

Physical Demands:

• Extended periods of sitting and/or walking (33% - 75% of time)
• Stooping, bending, twisting, leaning (10% - 25% of time)
• Lifting of 25 lbs. occasionally (0% - 33% of time)

Work Environment:

• Typically inside a climate-controlled office and is required to occasionally move from office to manufacturing areas and outdoors to perform duties
• Frequent exposure to manufacturing environment where the use and wear of proper protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses or side shields on glasses and closed toe shoes are mandatory