About This Role
This Vendor Manager role is for a growing facility services organization, responsible for sourcing, recruiting, onboarding, and managing independent contractors across multiple customer locations. The position also coordinates contractor staffing for both planned and emergency needs, suiting someone highly organized, resourceful, and relationship-driven who enjoys working with people and can adapt to changing priorities.
Responsibilities
- Source and recruit qualified independent contractors to support customer locations
- Interview and vet prospective contractors
- Manage the contractor onboarding process from start to finish
- Complete and maintain detailed onboarding paperwork, contractor documentation, and compliance records
- Coordinate contractor staffing for multiple customer locations
- Respond quickly and professionally to last-minute and emergency staffing needs
- Coordinate and conduct site walkthroughs for contractor placement and service transitions
- Build and maintain strong relationships with independent contractors
- Communicate expectations and gather feedback regarding contractor performance and service quality
- Work closely with the Operations team to ensure appropriate contractor placement and successful service delivery
- Help resolve contractor concerns and operational challenges
- Support contractor retention and ongoing engagement
Requirements
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required
- Candidates must currently reside in the Nashville area
- Previous experience in vendor management, recruiting, staffing, operations, facilities management, or a related field is preferred
- Strong recruiting, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable managing a significant amount of paperwork and documentation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly when unexpected situations arise
- Comfortable conducting site visits and meeting contractors in the field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer systems
- Self-motivated, dependable, and team-oriented
- 2 years of Vendor management experience (Required)
- 1 year of Full cycle recruiting experience (Required)
Benefits
- $600 monthly automobile allowance
- 401(k) match
- Health, vision, and dental benefits
- Growth opportunities
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment