Elaine Brown
Beaumont
Summary
Resourceful Vendor Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic negotiation, relationship building, and risk management. Excels in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and strong vendor partnerships.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vendor Manager
AT&T
Riverside
07.1980 - 12.2021
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure compliance with contract terms.
- Negotiated pricing and terms to optimize vendor agreements.
- Analyzed vendor performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Developed training materials for vendor onboarding and compliance processes.
- Reviewed service level agreements to maintain quality standards with vendors.
- Facilitated regular meetings with vendors to strengthen partnerships and collaboration.
- Coached team on company policies, procedures and best practices to enhance operational efficiency and employee productivity.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality or service issues related to specific vendors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA 09.1985 - 09.1989
Skills
- Vendor compliance
- Vendor negotiation
- Performance analysis
- Training development
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Redlands
09.1985 - 09.1989
Vendor Manager
AT&T
07.1980 - 12.2021