Job Description
Job DescriptionDescriptionMetropolitan Companies is looking for a Vendor Specialist to join our team! The Vendor Specialist, as part of the Accounts Payable department, is responsible for governance and maintenance of vendor master data across all affiliated organizations. This person will work with business requesters and various process owners to maintain proper, up-to-date, information on vendor data while adhering to company standards. The Vendor Specialist will ensure compliance with company process, policies, and procedures within established Service-Level Agreements (SLA's).
We have a competitive package that includes benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability), holiday pay, paid time off, bonus, 401k, and more. If you are flexible, motivated and want to join a growing company, then this is the role for you!
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with departments and divisions across the organization to ensure authenticated vendors are properly onboarded and maintained in accordance with established procedures.
- Verify documentation received for onboarding new vendors and updates to existing vendor master data.
- Address any queries from business requesters in relation to vendor master data.
- Respond to escalation requests from business users.
- Provide strict adherence to company processes with a clear understanding of current workflow management in ERP systems to ensure seamless integration across departments and improve efficiency.
- Collect and prepare required documentation and work with Finance team on audits.
Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseCompetencies:
- Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, communication, organization, and decision-making skills.
- Good time management with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail is critical.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in AP and/or Data Verification preferred
- Understanding of workflow management in ERP systems
- Excel skills required.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability)
- 401k Plan
- Holiday Pay & Paid Time Off
- Bonus Program
- Rent Discount
- Employee Referral Program