Vendor Management Specialist

Patterson Companies, Inc.•Loveland, CO

2d•$23 - $30•Remote

About The Position

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization. Job Summary The Vendor Management Specialist supports vendor onboarding, data accuracy, and administrative processes to ensure vendor records, documentation, and contracts are maintained in compliance with organizational standards. This role enables efficient sourcing, purchasing, and commercial operations by ensuring complete, accurate, and reliable vendor information. The position is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional who thrives in structured work and cross‑functional collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent education and/or experience totaling to 3 years
Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and vendors
Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships across functions
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, compliant records
Problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution and process improvement
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines within structured processes
Comfort working with spreadsheets, databases, and enterprise systems

Nice To Haves

Experience with vendor onboarding, vendor master data, or supplier administration
Familiarity with Supply Chain, Sourcing, Procurement, Accounts Payable, or Compliance processes
Experience supporting contracts, audits, or regulatory documentation

Responsibilities

Execute vendor onboarding and maintenance activities by collecting, validating, and entering vendor documentation and data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal requirements
Monitor vendor master data within enterprise systems and work with vendor master data team on updates as needed
Support cross‑functional vendor issue resolution by researching, coordinating, and responding to vendor‑related inquiries that impact purchasing, payments, product setup, or compliance
Assist with vendor contract administration, including tracking, documentation management, and ensuring contracts and associated records remain current and compliant
Monitor and maintain vendor performance documentation by supporting compliance activities, audit readiness, and remediation efforts
Partner with internal teams to ensure vendor processes and data support operational and sourcing needs
Track and report on vendor onboarding and maintenance activities using trackers and system tools to ensure visibility into vendor status and outstanding requirements
Identify opportunities for process and data improvements, contributing ideas that support continuous improvement in vendor management operations
Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned