vendor relations advisor - Design & Construction (Nashville, TN - U.S.)

Starbucks•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

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 covers vendor qualification, assessment, contracting, onboarding, system integration, compliance, and ongoing support. It also maintains accurate supplier data and systems, supports invoicing, and monitors vendor health, spend trends, and performance. The Advisor works with sourcing, design consultants, AORs, GCs, and internal business and technology teams to maintain effective, compliant, and well-documented vendor relationships. 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, and Agency of Record partners.
Proficiency in project management software.
Strong data analytics and reporting skills using Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.
Ability to establish collaborative 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 reporting to monitor supplier health, spend trends, and overall performance.
Maintain accurate supplier data and information systems.
Support invoicing.
Work with sourcing, design consultants, AORs, GCs, and internal teams to maintain 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.
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.
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.