Strategic Vendor Recruitment Specialist

MTM Transit•Peoria, IL

22h•$47,920 - $50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At MTM, we are not just colleagues; we are collaborators on a shared mission; communities without barriers. We have exciting opportunities to join our growing team where your work has a direct impact on the communities we serve. Our company culture is one of innovation, collaboration, and growth. If you are passionate, driven, and ready to join a team where your work will directly transform and shape our industry, then we want to talk to you! What will your job look like? The Strategic Vendor Recruitment Specialist is responsible for full lifecycle recruitment of third party transportation vendors in assigned regions throughout the country. Location: This role is a hybrid role if located within 40 miles of an MTM Health office location. The ideal candidate would be located in the CST.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent amount of relevant experience required
3+ years of experience in a similar role (preferably sales, recruiting or contract negotiation)
Must be a team player who thrives in a collaborative work environment
Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism and customer service
Must demonstrate an ongoing positive attitude and demeanor
Act as a brand ambassador for the company
Ability to influence others in a positive impactful way
Executes for results
Exemplary organizational and time management skills
Must demonstrate sound judgment and decision making skills
Must have strong attention to detail and follow through
Ability to read the situation and evolve as necessary in the recruiting process
Excellent communication skills
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and continuously take action
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Intermediate level of proficiency or above with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Find and contract with third party transportation vendors throughout the country
Utilize data to determine areas of need that will have the biggest impact to MTM
Source vendor leads through multiple channels such as internet searches, social media, industry databases etc.
Place outbound cold and warm lead calls to potential vendors
Place, manage and maintain ads for vendor leads
Track status of open leads through the process to onboarding
Set expectations with potential vendors on contract requirements
Negotiate pricing and fleet dedication with vendors
Work with vendors to provide needed onboarding documentation
Maintain vendor recruitment leads in tracking system
Assist others within the organization with Transportation Provider best practices
Report regularly on recruitment activity and progress towards recruitment goals