vendor relations advisor - Design & Construction (Nashville, TN - U.S.)
About The Position
The Vendor Relations Advisor – Design & Construction manages the full vendor lifecycle, with a focus on Agency of Record (AOR) and General Contractor (GC) partners. The role includes vendor qualification, assessment, contracting, onboarding, system integration, compliance, and ongoing support. It maintains accurate supplier data and systems, supports invoicing, and monitors vendor health, spend trends, and overall performance. The Advisor works closely with sourcing, design consultants, AORs, GCs, and internal business and technology teams to keep vendor relationships effective, compliant, and well documented. The position is onsite four days a week in Nashville, Tennessee.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of vendor contracting, onboarding, assessment processes, and supplier performance measurement.
- Familiarity with Oracle supplier data and supplier information systems.
- 2–5+ years of experience working with contracted services, general contractors (GCs), and Agency of Record (AOR) partners.
- Proficiency in project management software.
- Strong data analytics and reporting skills, including Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools, with the ability to translate performance data into actionable opportunities.
- Ability to establish collaborative cross-functional relationships with business and technology partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
- Manage vendor qualification, onboarding, system integration, compliance, and support throughout the vendor lifecycle.
- Produce and analyze reports to monitor supplier health, spend trends, and overall performance.
- Maintain accurate supplier data and systems.
- Support invoicing.
- Collaborate with sourcing, design consultants, AORs, GCs, and internal business and technology partners to support effective, compliant, and well-documented vendor relationships.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Paid parental leave and family expansion reimbursement.
- Paid vacation from date of hire and sick time accrual.
- Eight paid holidays and two personal days per year.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match for eligible partners.
- Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.) and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
- Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
- 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
- Student loan management resources and access to other educational opportunities.
- Backup care and DACA reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
