Job Title: Vendor Management Specialist LeadJob Description
A mid-size manufacturing firm in South Seattle, WA is seeking a Vendor Management Specialist Lead for a 6‑month temp-to-hire opportunity. In this role, you oversee a team of vendor specialists, manage a high-volume shared inbox, and support 25–50 vendors to ensure orders are processed accurately and on time. You serve as a key liaison between vendors, customers, and production, providing timely updates, coordinating order requirements, and helping maintain smooth operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities

+ Lead, mentor, and train a team of three vendor specialists to ensure consistent, high-quality vendor support.

+ Manage a shared email inbox daily, responding to vendor and customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

+ Support 25–50 vendors by serving as their primary point of contact for order status, requirements, and issue resolution.

+ Revi...