Vendor Management Specialist

Vendor Management Specialist (Contract)

Process Innovation Team

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. (LGES Vertech) is a full-service energy storage system supplier and integrator. Using our core strengths of expert service to our customers, unparalleled safety, and excellence in manufacturing, we bring standardized, fully integrated energy storage systems to a rapidly growing worldwide market. Our systems address our customers' needs to reduce capital equipment and installation costs while enhancing system level performance and reliability using automated monitoring systems and analytics across the battery, power conditioning and auxiliary systems. Our AEROS® energy operating system is the engine of innovation to provide advanced control functions allowing our customers to maximize the value of their energy storage assets. Our service capabilities include advanced monitoring and analytics, scheduled maintenance, augmentation, and auxiliary system upgrades. The combination of excellence in battery technology and production coupled with nearly two decades of energy storage integration makes LGES Vertech a leading supplier and integrator in the power and energy markets.

LGES Vertech is a highly matrixed, team oriented organization that fosters cross functional collaboration and innovation. The company seeks high caliber candidates with proven experience and with characteristics that embody our corporate commitment to the virtues of humble, hungry and smart in all we do.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Vendor Management Specialist to oversee the onboarding, follow-up, and ongoing management of vendors. This role is critical to ensuring vendors are processed efficiently and in alignment with company standards. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, a solid understanding of procurement processes, and experience working with medium to large-sized organizations. This is a hybrid position at our Westborough, MA office with 4 days/week onsite.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the end-to-end vendor onboarding process.
• Ensure timely processing and documentation of vendor information.
• Maintain accurate vendor records using internal systems and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and compliance teams to ensure vendor alignment with company policies.
• Monitor vendor performance and escalate issues as needed.
• Support audits and reporting related to vendor activities.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required: 2+ years of experience in vendor management or procurement within medium to large organizations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams). Familiarity with procurement systems and vendor onboarding workflows. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Ability to work independently and cross-functionally. Desired: Experience with ERP or procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Oracle) Knowledge of vendor compliance and risk assessment practices Ability to analyze data and generate reports