Vendor Operations Representative I at WM

Windsor, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vendor Relations, Service Fulfillment, SFDC, Acorn, MAS, Negotiation, Procurement, Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, SharePoint Navigation

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. I. Job Summary Reporting to the Vendor Operations Manager or Supervisor, this position will be responsible for the performance of Service Fulfillment functions as well as the standard day-to-day maintenance of Waste Management & third-party vendor relations. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by department. * Execute “One Off” Temporary and Permanent delivery requests including cost, availability, price, and approval steps as needed * Execute “One Off” Service Change requests including cost, availability, price, and approval steps as needed * Accurately perform set-up activities in SFDC, Acorn & MAS * Ensure documentation is managed properly and follow-up with vendors and locations to confirm schedule and actual completion of requests, when necessary * Perform assigned day-to-day issues / tasks related to the Vendor contracts and works with internal and external partners to resolve basic issues ensuring department SLAs are met. * Support internal team and external vendors with on-boarding process of all new vendors. * Responsible for obtaining quotes, negotiating and/or procuring all service costs for all materials assigned and securing proper evidence for bulk procurement projects with both Waste Management Market areas and all Third-Party vendors for open and/or closed market entities. * Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, when interacting with WM customers and vendor partners to resolve simple issues effecting service and operations. * Project based work with detailed instructions and timelines as assigned III. Supervisory Responsibilities * This job has no supervisory duties. IV. Qualifications * The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A. Education and Experience Education: Required: High school diploma or G.E.D. Preferred: Associate Degree or above Experience: Required: 1 year of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement) Preferred: 1+ years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement) B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements None required. C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required Ability to excel in a face-paced environment Excellent critical thinking skills Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written Required: Basic Excel, Word Skills, SharePoint Navigation Preferred: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Advanced level V. Work Environment and Essential Functions Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. [Note: the following is defaulted for office setting position] * Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday; * Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely; * Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely; * Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely; * Normal setting for this job is: hybrid setting in Windsor, CT. The expected base pay range for this hybrid position is $22.00-$24.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. Benefits At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply.� ABOUT WM WM (WM.com [https://www.wm.com]) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com [https://sustainability.wm.com/]. Equal Employment Opportunity For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. Real ID In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative. What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

Responsibilities

Responsible for service fulfillment functions and the day-to-day maintenance of third-party vendor relations. Tasks include executing delivery and service change requests, obtaining quotes, and managing vendor onboarding.