Vendor Consultant

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World Vision US is hiring a Vendor Consultant to serve in the Finance division.

At a Glance

Role: Vendor Consultant

Reports to: Director of Vendor Services

Location: Hybrid near Federal Way, Washington

Required Experience: Two-year technical or junior college degree or equivalent work experience (four years). In addition to education or education equivalent, requires work experience in general business administration, operations, or related area; 4-5 years, with at least one year of previous procurement experience.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. for any employer.

Estimated Salary: $64,260- $76,500

World Vision USA

When you work at World Vision, your passions and talents come together to meet the greatest needs in the world today. We're a global Christian humanitarian organization, and we partner with children, families, and their communities to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. We empower people out of poverty. We're Christian and follow Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed through serving every child we can regardless of faith. Are you feeling called to explore joining us? We hope so.

The Vendor Consultant will provide vendor consulting services to WVUS staff who have purchasing and contract needs that are of moderate to high complexity and are valued up to $2,000,000. 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 WVUS 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.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

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 Vendor Contract Services representative to multiple WVUS departments, 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 purchasing 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 owners expectations, and protecting WVUS interests.

Communicate WVUS purchasing policies and procedures and purchasing best practices to business units.

May hire, fire, train, counsel, evaluate, and recommend salary increases and promotions for those under direct supervision.

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.

You Bring These Skills

Analytical Thinking: Builds a logical approach to address issues, problems or opportunities or manage the situation at hand by drawing on own knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Communication: Presents ideas articulately. Uses effective listening skills to promote the free flow of information. Shows consistency between words and actions. Works collaboratively with others to promote consistent communication across the department.

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.

Contract Management: Demonstrates knowledge of aspects of contract management, including contract negotiation, schedule and contract requirements, and supplier evaluation.

Procurement Expertise: Assess client needs; research, gather and synthesize information on suppliers, products and services; evaluate proposals; and develop recommendations. Resolve differences, develop solutions and incorporate contract changes.

Requirements

Two-year technical or junior college degree or equivalent work experience (four years). In addition to education or education equivalent, requires work experience in general business administration, operations, or related area; 4-5 years, with at least one year of previous procurement experience.

Salary Range & Benefits

WVUS Pay Grade Level: 222

Expected hiring range: $64,260- $76,500

The full salary range for this role is $61,200- $91,800.

This range applies to locations with a market similar to our Washington D.C. and Seattle-area office. A different range may apply based on your work location.

Job offers are based on relevant qualifications and pay equity.

Please indicate your salary expectations in the application.

In addition, we have a robust and comprehensive benefits package to round our total compensation package. Click here to learn more.

About World Vision: We're a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to empower them as they reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For 75 years, World Vision has followed Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. We serve every child regardless of faith.

What Happens Next? Applications are reviewed weekly. We encourage you to submit a PDF resume and a cover letter! Short-listed candidates will be contacted for a phone interview with a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner. If questions arise on our end about your application, we will message you to learn more. Our goal is to fill this vacancy with the right person in the shortest amount of time.

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