Vendor Relations Manager

Quartzy

. Build and manage profitable, lasting supplier partnerships .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Vendor Management and Strategic Partnerships, with a strong focus on negotiating pricing and terms to enhance supplier profitability. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, ensuring data integrity and optimizing supplier performance across various platforms.

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Vendor ManagementStrategic PartnershipsData AnalysisNegotiation SkillsLife Sciences Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Pricing StrategyMargin AnalysisProfitability AnalysisBusiness Performance MetricsSupplier Growth StrategiesPromotional ProgramsCross-System Performance ReportingData Quality OptimizationSalesforceLooker

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCritical ThinkingHighly OrganizedProactive

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsBI/Reporting ToolsSpreadsheetsQuartzy Application

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesScientific DistributionVendor/Supplier ManagementCommercial AcumenBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and manage profitable, lasting supplier partnerships
Negotiate pricing, terms, growth targets, incentives, and service expectations
Analyze cost of goods, margin, sales, and growth trends to improve supplier profitability and commercial performance
Develop and execute supplier growth strategies, pricing initiatives, promotional programs, and incentives
Lead supplier business reviews and align stakeholders on actionable growth plans
Collaborate cross-functionally to address supplier and operational challenges, improve processes, streamline workflows, and support integrations
Resolve escalated supplier issues with internal teams and suppliers
Ensure data integrity across supplier catalogs, Salesforce, Looker, and the Quartzy application
Optimize supplier catalogs, product content, data quality, assortment, and performance
Develop cross-system performance reporting for leadership and stakeholders
Identify opportunities to strengthen the supplier portfolio using customer demand, performance data, market trends, and business priorities
Manage and prioritize a supplier portfolio based on performance, demand, strategic importance, and growth potential

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Science, or a related field
3–5+ years of relevant professional experience in Vendor Management, Sales, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Project Management, or a comparable role
Experience in the Life Sciences industry, specifically in Life Science Sales, Scientific Distribution, Vendor/Supplier Management, or a closely related role
Strong commercial and business acumen, including pricing, margin/GP, ROI, profitability, and business performance
Proven experience building and managing business relationships, including negotiating pricing, terms, incentives, and growth opportunities
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
Proficiency with spreadsheets, CRM systems, and BI/reporting tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities and maintain data accuracy
Proactive, self-motivated, and willing to take ownership in a fast-moving environment
Collaborative and adaptable, able to work independently and across teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful work directly enabling scientific discovery across biotech, pharma, and academia
Remote-first flexibility with autonomy and accountability
Competitive benefits
Flexible time off
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous premium contributions for employees and families
Health Savings Account with employer match
Company-paid disability and life insurance
Opportunity to add additional coverage for employees and families
Performance-based bonus
Stable, scaling business with long-term opportunity
Weekly all-company stand-ups
Monthly town halls
Anytime access to co-founders