• Vendor Relations Specialist

    Novant Health (Winston Salem, NC)


    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