West Marine · 1 week ago
Vendor Relations Specialist
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expWest Marine is recognized as the premier multi-channel retailer of boating and fishing supplies. The Vendor Relations Specialist is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Accounts Payable and Vendor Relations, ensuring timely processing, compliance, and fostering relationships with vendors.
AutomotiveE-Commerce
Responsibilities
Assist with the month end close process to ensure work is performed accurately and timely. Ensure payment processing is completed accurately and timely as well as debit balance resolution, 1099 year end reporting, and other AP activities
Compliance : Monitor and review program contracts, calculations, billings, reconciliations, and conduct vendor audits. Ensure that terms and conditions adhere to company standards and are accurately reflected in the Vendor Agreement. Analyzes vendor performance, processes, and procedures to identify process improvement and standardization opportunities across AP and Vendor Relations
Influence Vendor Behavior : Perform as a functional bridge between vendors and internal stakeholders; including vendor negotiations and program disputes. Responsible for building and managing relationships with trade vendors to ensure they meet the contractual obligations. Document and distribute formal communication to vendor community as needed. Initiate intercompany meetings to discuss and monitor problems by vendor
P-Card: Provide oversight of the P-Card program including onboarding and deactivating cardholders, enforcing policies, and conducting periodic audits of purchases
Report : Prepares and maintains relevant reports pertaining to the Vendor Relations and AP process. Provide back-up and supporting documentation for external audit / recovery audit requirements and to support vendor disputes
Qualification
Required
5-7 years commensurate experience required
Advanced experience in Microsoft Office (Excel)
Proven ability to make critical and analytical business decisions
Experience with Inventory/Supply Chain
Strong negotiation and collaboration skills with vendors at all levels
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to build strong working relationships with individuals of varying personalities
Ability to identify risks and develop mitigation plans
Ability to identify areas of opportunities and execute process improvement plans
Highly organized with focus on execution, problem solving, and improving processes
Self-motivated capable of independently managing time and meeting deadlines
Ability to make non-structured decisions with limited information while adhering to both the vendor contract and company objectives
Preferred
Bachelors' Degree preferred
SQL and Access Database a plus
Accounts payable experience a plus
Company
West Marine
At West Marine, our goal is to make your boating more fun. Along with offering a huge selection of boating gear and services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$150MKey Investors
Eclipse Business Capital
2024-06-24Debt Financing· $150M
2021-04-14Acquired
1993-11-26IPO
Leadership Team
Paulee Day
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Raasch
Director Human Resources
Recent News
2025-11-14
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