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Amherst · 1 month ago

Vendor Management Specialist - Modular Field Execution

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Amherst is a leading real estate investment and advisory firm focused on transforming real estate ownership and management. The Vendor Management Specialist – Modular Field Execution will be responsible for building and optimizing a network of vendors and subcontractors to support residential construction projects, ensuring compliance with performance and quality standards.

FinanceLeasingReal Estate Investment

Responsibilities

Source and onboard qualified vendors and subcontractors across all trade categories

Manage and maintain a robust network of qualified vendors

Partner with Procurement to negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to drive cost efficiency and value

Partner with Construction, Procurement and other internal stakeholders to align vendor strategy with project execution needs, identify vendor gaps and build capacity in underrepresented markets or trades

Evaluate vendor performance regularly to ensure adherence to quality, schedule, and cost requirements

Forecast vendor supply risks and develop contingency plans for critical trade categories

Conduct quarterly vendor scorecards, performance reviews, and corrective action plans

Safety, quality and compliance standards: Ensuring vendors meet safety, environmental, regulatory and quality standards

Serve as a primary point of escalation for vendor performance or compliance issues

Provide alternative sourcing options

Suggest, participate and drive in continuous improvement initiatives for vendor onboarding, evaluation, and retention

Report on project progress, risks, problems, and propose solutions. Implement and manage project changes and interventions

Flexibility to pivot to the business needs weekly and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment

Keep constant communication with vendors in all serviced markets. Must be willing to make multiple phone calls daily and travel to meet onsite with suppliers and potential subcontractors to follow-up on tasks and facilitate the RFQ process

Review, validate, and process vendor and subcontractor agreements in accordance with company policies

Partner with offshore teams in vendor qualifications and onboarding to meet compliance and regulatory standards, potentially including site visits and performance audits

Act as back-up for project bidding and contracting with vendors

Qualification

Vendor managementConstruction knowledgeNegotiation skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteSupply chain managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving mindsetAdaptabilityTeam collaboration