Vendor Management Specialist

Vendor Management Specialist

A mid-sized manufacturing firm in South Seattle, WA is seeking to hire three Vendor Management Specialists for a 6-month temp-to-hire opportunity. This role offers two shifts: 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug and background check. The position involves managing an inbox daily and supporting between 25 to 50 vendors.

Responsibilities

• Review the MRP system to ensure customer order due dates align with required delivery dates.
• Verify customer purchase orders against internal work orders to ensure compliance with process requirements.
• Provide continuous updates to customers on the status of their orders within a four-hour time frame.
• Communicate with customers regarding any additional blueprints, drawings, or other items needed for processing.
• Coordinate with production to obtain Estimated Completion Dates (ECDs) for orders.
• Prepare orders for shipment or other necessary areas.
• Develop daily reports on orders and communicate with production teams.

Essential Skills

• Customer service
• Vendor management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Operational skills
• Administrative support
• Data entry
• Experience with ticketing systems
• Managing email inboxes

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• Experience with the manufacturing process is advantageous.

Work Environment

The role is set in a manufacturing environment, with the necessity to occasionally visit the production floor and communicate with managers. The company is experiencing significant growth, offering opportunities for advancement. Free parking is available for employees.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2026.