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Vendor Sourcing Specialist

Lessen
Location
Chicago, IL
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Soft Services
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience in sourcing and qualifying vendors
  • Ability to negotiate terms with vendors
  • Strong relationship-building skills
  • Independent judgment and discretion in decision-making
What the job really is

The Vendor Sourcing Specialist at Lessen is responsible for sourcing, qualifying, and contracting vendors while building collaborative relationships and monitoring their performance. This role involves negotiating terms with vendors and acting as the primary contact for all commercial and contractual arrangements, requiring independent judgment and discretion.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options
  • 401K retirement savings plan
  • Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays
  • Maternity/Paternity Pay
  • Career advancement opportunities
Things to weigh
  • Role involves significant negotiation and independent judgment, which may require strong prior experience in vendor management or sourcing.
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work hours.
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