What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Vendor Consultant position at World Vision USA?

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00 At a Glance

Role : Senior Vendor Consultant

Location : Remote or hybrid if within 60 miles of USHQ in Federal Way, WA

Salary : $71,300 - 110,500 (typically $80,000 - $90,000 ). DOE.

Company size : 1,000

01 The Job

As the Senior Vendor Consultant , you will provide vendor consulting services to World Vision US staff members as well as at the Partnership level, for complex purchasing and contract negotiation needs valued up to $5,000,000. Consult and advise business owners on procurement administration, contract management strategy, organizational policies and procedures, in order for the business owner to make a well informed, value-oriented decision. Collaborate with World Vision US subject matter experts and other stakeholders to ensure the organization's goals and objectives are met and risk is mitigated. Help carry out our Christian organization’s mission, vision, and strategies. Personify the ministry of World Vision by witnessing to Christ and ministering to others through life, deed, word and sign. You will also...

Keep Christ central in our individual and corporate lives. Attend and participate in the leadership of devotions, weekly Chapel services, and regular prayer.
Serve as lead Vendor Contract Services representative to one or more WVUS division(s) utilizing understanding of business needs and procurement best practices, regulatory issues, and WVUS policy requirements to partner with business owners and determine how best to meet their procurement / vendor needs.
Provide vendor sourcing, selection, evaluation, and contract negotiation services to business owners.
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, other subject matter experts, and key stakeholders in vetting contracts, while meeting business owner expectations, and protecting WVUS interests. Communicate to business unit WVUS purchasing policies and procedures and purchasing best practices.
Delegate contract administration duties to Vendor Services Administrators within departmental guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Keep informed of organizational announcements, activities and changes via regular reading of the WVUS Intranet and other corporate communication tools.

02 Skills You Bring

Negotiation Skills : Explores alternatives to reach optimal outcomes that gain acceptance of all parties when parties have divergent goals. Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to gain acceptance of an idea.

Planning and Organizing : Establishes a systematic course of action for self or others to ensure accomplishment of a specific objective. Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively.

Quality Orientation : Looks for improvements in processes to meet or exceed expectations. Dedicated to developing processes that eliminate unnecessary work and improve quality, productivity and efficiency. Advocates the importance of quality assurance.

Influencing Skills : Asserts ideas and persuades others, gaining their support and commitment while mobilizing people to take action. Makes and maintains contact with individuals who can influence decision-makers. Communicates persuasively and with high impact.

Continuous Learning : Demonstrates eagerness and aptitude for acquiring necessary technical knowledge, skills and judgment to accomplish a result or to serve a client's needs effectively.

Teamwork : Promotes and generates cooperation and teamwork among internal and external contacts while working to achieve collective outcomes. Ensures consistent, ongoing communication with others.

Interviewing / Probing : Uses probing questions to uncover information and solicit feedback for effective decision-making. Goes beyond routine questions to seek information and assists clients in articulating needs / requirements.

03 Required Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (eight years).

In addition to education or education equivalent, requires a minimum of 5-8 years work experience in procurement or related field demonstrating ability to negotiate and manage projects / processes.

Broad understanding in one or more of the following areas : facility management, information technology, finance and administration, fundraising, and / or marketing.

04 Salary Range & Benefits

Your compensation and benefits are important to you so they’re important to us. The salary range for this role is $71,300 - 110,500 . Applies to locations with a market similar to our U.S. HQ in the Greater Seattle area. A different range may apply based on your work location. The typical hiring range is $80,000 - $90,000. Job offers within the range are based on relevant job qualifications and pay equity. Job offers within the range are based on relevant job qualifications and pay equity.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Salary : $71,300 - $110,500

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