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Job Summary

At Novant Health, we value strong partnerships that help us deliver excellent care. As a Vendor Specialist, you’ll play an important role in supporting vendor relationships across different areas of our organization. The work will be hybrid, with weekly obligations to report to a central office in Winston-Salem. Monday thru Friday - no weekends or on call.

In this role, you will:

+ Partner with the Strategic Sourcing team to support purchasing and vendor processes.

+ Track how vendors are performing to make sure they meet quality, safety, and compliance standards.

+ Keep vendor contracts organized and up to date.

+ Make sure vendors follow Novant Health’s policies, procedures, and agreements.

+ Share information clearly with vendors and team members to solve problems and find improvements.

+ Promote honesty and strong relationships by supporting fair, ethical partnerships.

Why this role matters:

This position is a great opportunity to learn and grow in supply chain and vendor management. You’ll gain hands-on experience, build professional relationships, and develop skills that will support your future career—all while contributing to meaningful work when patients and families need it the most.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree (4-year), required.

Experience Requirement:

+ Minimum two years of experience in vendor management, sourcing, risk, or compliance, required.

+ Previous work with contracts and procurement is highly preferred.

Required Skills:

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access) and comfort with other software programs.

+ Familiar with basic contract terminology and contracting processes.

+ Strong communication skills—written, verbal, presentation, and documentation (including procedures, training materials, and flowcharts).

+ Detail-oriented with excellent organization, reporting, and time management skills; able to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.

+ Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

+ Able to build and manage relationships, resolve issues promptly, and drive results.

+ Committed to quality, team development, and supporting the growth of the Vendor Management Program.

+ Willing to travel to multiple locations as needed.

Why we want you on the team:

+ You have strong communication skills—written, verbal, presentation, and documentation (including procedures, training materials, and flowcharts).

+ You are detail-oriented with excellent organization, reporting, and time management skills; able to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.

+ You have strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

+ You are able to build and manage relationships, resolve issues promptly, and drive results.

+ You are committed to quality, team development, and supporting the growth of the Vendor Management Program.

Job Opening ID

56306