• Contract and Vendor Relations Specialist

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    Contract and Vendor Relations Specialist

    Kwik Stop

    1 Positions

    ID: 1550480

    Posted On 07/18/2025

     

    Job Overview

     

    Are you someone who enjoys communicating with vendors, thrives in data, and loves seeing your work directly impact business success? Kwik Stop is looking for a **full-time Contract and Vendor Relations Specialist** to join our corporate team in Dubuque, IA. This is a key role that works closely with vendors and our internal teams.

     

    The Contract and Vendor Relations Specialist will play a vital role in developing, maintaining, and optimizing vendor relationships while managing contracts and ensuring merchandise is strategically selected, presented, and managed across platforms. This individual will be responsible for assisting with negotiation of contracts, evaluating vendor performance, and aligning merchandising strategies with market trends and business objectives.

    You'll also enjoy **great benefits and perks** , including:

    + Medical, dental, and vision

    + Paid vacation

    + 100% employer-paid short-term disability

    + 401(k) with a company match

     

    ARE YOU A GOOD FIT FOR THIS JOB?

     

    If you are experienced with contract management, data analysis, and are motivated by continuous improvement this will be an excellent opportunity for you.

     

    Working hours for this **full-time** , **onsite** position are **7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, with an early start to your weekend with Friday hours from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM** .

     

    As a **Contract and Vendor Relations Specialist** , you will immerse yourself in the heart of our retail operations-analyzing sales data and partnering with vendors to manage pricing, promotions, and feedback. Your time will be spent aligning our pricing strategies with margins, staying on top of industry trends, managing rebates, and rolling out new planograms in stores. Communicating with vendors will be a regular part of your work as you coordinate promotions, track rebates, and gather feedback on products.

     

    If you can do this and meet the following requirements, you might be a perfect fit!

     

    + 2+ years of experience in vendor relations and contract management

    + 2+ years of experience in retail software and data entry

    + Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to analyze complex data

    + Merchandising experience a plus

    + Valid driver's license

    + Excellent communication skills

    + Strong reasoning, problem-solving, and financial analysis abilities

     

    Experience in retail or convenience store environments is strongly preferred.

    OUR STORY

    We are the largest locally owned chain of convenience stores in Dubuque, Iowa, with 11 locations serving Dubuque, Peosta, and Delhi. For over 40 years, we've built a reputation for outstanding service, strong community ties, and a team-first culture. Our employees appreciate generous benefits, a supportive atmosphere, and being part of a business that gives back-over $2.2 million has been donated to local nonprofits since 2002. If you're looking for a place to grow and be part of a team that makes a real difference, join us!

    WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU

    We'd love to get to know you! Start by completing our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application today. Take the first step toward becoming part of the Kwik Stop team where your precision and insight will make a meaningful difference every day.

     

    Primary Contact

     

    1669736567413

     

    April Moldenhauer

     

    Human Resources Director, HR

     

    563-526-1189

     

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    Job Details

    Categories

     

    Food and Beverage

     

    Management/Executive

     

    Sales/Service

     

    Location

     

    Dubuque, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Employee

     

    Full/Part

     

    Full Time

     

    Company ID

     

    1113

     

    Job REQ #

     

    1550480

    \# Positions

    1

     

    Start Date

     

    20250718

     

    End Date

     

    20250819

     

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    Kwik Stop

     

    About the Company

     

    Kwik Stop is locally owned and operates 11 different convenience store locations in the Dubuque area. The growth of this company is directly attributed to its customers and to the dedicated people who bring their ideas and hard working attitudes to work every day.