Supplier Operations Specialist

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Efficiently secure sub-contractor dates and negotiate rates in the contracts.
• Work closely with TE’s and RE’s in the field to have systems updated by the Post-Season Update deadline.
• Regularly audit reports for added and cancelled dates and communicate changes with suppliers.
• Secure all necessary COI in a timely manner.
• Communicate clearly and work with key stakeholders across departments and the field.
• Coordinate with relevant team members to secure sub-cons and make necessary changes based on any assortment fluctuations.
• Make necessary updates to itineraries when services are denied or changed.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Strong Communicator. You will have extensive correspondence that relies on you being conversant in our systems, timelines, guidelines and terminology.
• Organized. You’re an efficient time-manager and can handle the pressure of meeting multiple strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and with a team: You will be collaborating and often contributing to discussions amongst internal teams; you also work effectively without a lot of support or structure.
• Problem-Solvers. As an action-oriented self-starter, you’re eager to apply your expertise in diagnosing inefficiencies, determining root causes, and recommending solutions to complex challenges.
• Personable. You establish and nurture highly effective relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders that support and advance project goals and objectives.
• Credible. Ability to quickly develop a thorough understanding of Backroads business timelines and providing administrative support, you quickly establish credibility as a reliable resource.
• Persuasive & Analytical. Outstanding written & verbal negotiation skills.
• Other Language preferred, but not required.

To apply, please send a cover letter explaining why you think you’d be a great fit for Backroads along with your resume and salary requirements to staffing@backroads.com with “Supplier Operations Specialist – Sub-contractors” in the subject line of your email.