Vendor Specialist

This role will be based in Nashville, TN or Atlanta, GA Key Responsibilities Own vendor execution activities across assigned sites, services, or programs, ensuring contracts and service scopes are carried out in alignment with uptime, safety, quality, and operational expectations. Support end-to-end vendor lifecycle activities, including selection support, onboarding, contract implementation, performance tracking, issue management, and compliance follow-up. Track vendor performance against SLAs, KPIs, quality standards, safety requirements, and delivery commitments; drive corrective actions and elevate recurring or systemic issues. Coordinate closely with Site Operations, Facilities, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and other business partners to ensure timely resolution of vendor-related issues. Lead or support vendor performance reviews and provide clear, data-backed reporting to site, regional, or functional stakeholders. Support vendor risk assessments and business continuity planning for critical service providers, including escalation support and contingency planning where appropriate. Help ensure vendor documentation, records, contracts, insurance, certifications, compliance artifacts, and other required materials are complete and current. Identify performance gaps, execution risks, commercial concerns, or process inefficiencies and drive improvements that strengthen vendor reliability and service consistency. Support service transitions, vendor changes, scope expansions, and performance interventions in partnership with internal stakeholders. Maintain accurate systems, trackers, and reporting related to vendor performance, compliance status, contract requirements, and operational issues. Reinforce Oracle standards for safety, accountability, communication, and process discipline across vendor interactions. Ideal Candidate Profile 3–5+ years of experience in vendor management, supplier management, contract administration, operations coordination, procurement support, facilities support, or related roles. Experience managing or supporting critical vendors in data centers, facilities, construction, utilities, manufacturing, logistics, telecom, or other regulated or uptime-sensitive environments. Strong contract and commercial awareness, with confidence navigating service issues, performance expectations, and vendor accountability. Working knowledge of safety, compliance, and risk-management practices in operational environments. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Facilities, Procurement, or related field preferred; equivalent experience also valued. #J-18808-Ljbffr