Vendor Management Associate

Arlington International Aviation Products, LLC. is a full-line distributor that specializes in delivering quality aerospace and aircraft hardware to OEM's and major subcontractors around the world. Our customer list includes manufacturers of commercial and business aircraft, military aircraft, military products, and space applications.

We are looking for a Vendor Management Associate who will be responsible for all aspects of vendor management including but not limited to customer and vendor relations. This position is responsible for controlling and regulating the vendors’ delivery performances by indirectly managing the supplier production schedules. This position includes coordination between other departments within the company as well as vendors and customers to meet the company’s goals and objectives. 

Responsibilities:

• Works directly or indirectly with customers to assess their delivery needs
• Strives to obtain product from our suppliers to meet client specifications
• Develops short and long-range plans that are realistic and effective in meeting the goals set forth by upper management
• Facilitate service delivery meetings to ensure delivery against objectives are being met
• Support the implementation of monitoring and tracking vendor service level agreements, contracts, and performance for vendors
• Maintain vendor and contract data in systems.
• Establishes methods and procedures to ensure productivity is maintained at an optimum level and in the giving the best customer service
• Removes obstacles, allows for, and contributes needed resources, coordinates work efforts and monitor’s progress. Always puts first things first
• Provide guidance to colleagues on the vendor management processes
• Manages multiple and changing priorities daily
• Takes responsibility for own work and provides support to others
• Schedule appointment and office meetings as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of vendor management experience in the aerospace industry is preferred
• High school diploma or GED Certification 
• Experience with company proprietary software is helpful 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills
• Previous experience in collections or supply chain would be a plus
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects
• Demonstrate strong customer service attitude and demeanor
• Solid communication skills, verbal and written
• Organized and has efficient time management skills
• Strong attention to detail 
• Ability to work interdepartmentally 
• Demonstrate strong customer service attitude and demeanor

Arlington International Aviation Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.