Vendor Compliance Specialist in Rutland, Vermont

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The Vendor Compliance Specialist ensures that all vendors comply with
the company’s standards and contractual obligations. This critical role
involves monitoring vendor performance, mitigating risks, and ensuring
adherence to regulatory and operational standards. The Specialist will
collaborate with departments such as procurement, legal, and internal
audit to manage vendor relationships and address any compliance issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the onboarding of new vendors by verifying that all
  legal, financial, and operational requirements are met, and ensures
  all vendors comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory
  requirements during the onboarding process.
• Collects, maintains, and tracks vendor documentation, including
  contracts, certifications, and licenses.
• Works to increase vendor enrollment with automated process flows for
  purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
• Conducts regular audits to ensure vendors comply with company
  standards, contractual obligations, and applicable laws (e.g.,
  environmental, labor, safety regulations), and monitors vendor
  performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and compliance
  metrics.
• Assists in identifying potential risks or compliance issues,
  escalating these concerns to management when necessary.
• Investigates and resolves vendor compliance issues or discrepancies,
  working with cross-functional teams to find resolutions.
• Communicates non-compliance issues to vendors and assists in
  developing corrective action plans, monitoring follow-up on
  corrective actions to ensure issues are resolved and compliance is
  restored.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for vendors regarding
  compliance-related matters and communicates compliance requirements
  and updates to vendors, providing education and support as
  necessary.
• Maintains positive and proactive relationships with vendors to
  promote long-term partnerships and compliance adherence.
• Implements best practices to improve efficiency across all vendor
  interactions with Casella, including contracts, purchase order flow,
  invoicing, and accounts payable.
• Prepares regular compliance reports for management, summarizing
  vendor performance, compliance status, and areas of improvement, and
  analyzes trends in vendor compliance issues to provide
  recommendations for improving vendor management processes.
• Works closely with internal teams such as procurement, quality
  control, legal, and logistics to ensure vendor-related compliance is
  aligned with business objectives, and supports the development and
  enforcement of vendor risk management policies
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand
  knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services and performs
  any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our
  mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a bachelors degree in business
administration, supply chain management, finance, or a related field,
1-3 years of experience in vendor management, compliance, supply chain,
finance, or procurement, with a preference for those experienced in
conducting audits and monitoring compliance standards. Proficiency in
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with ERP
systems are preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
are essential for interacting with vendors and cross-functional teams in
a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Vendor management or
compliance-related certifications (e.g., Certified Professional in
Supply Management – CPSM, Certified Regulatory Compliance anager –
CRCM) are a plus.

Additionally, strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the
ability to manage multiple priorities are crucial. An analytical mindset
with the ability to interpret data, identify discrepancies and
compliance issues and generate actionable insights, is also highly
valued.

Attributes

Competitive, charismatic, and results-driven individual who can build
and maintain fruitful relationships based on personal integrity and
trust and see the larger picture while synthesizing detailed information
to create sales opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity &
Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program,
401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive,
Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.

Benefits & Rewards

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rewards program is designed to help you in your career, and in your life
outside of Casella. From competitive wages to comprehensive medical
plans to employee stock purchase and retirement savings options, learn
about all the ways we reward you.

EEO

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are
committed to creating an environment of inclusion and mutual respect
where oppo