Backroads

SupplierOperationsCoordinator

$0–0k Berkeley, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Supplier Operations Coordinator at Backroads. Skills: Vendor management, Contract negotiation, Operations coordination. Secure sub-contractor dates. Negotiate rates for seasonal contracts”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solver; Develop solutions

Eligibility Requirements

4 days in office, 1 day work from home

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Fluent in systems, timelines, guidelines, and terminology, Comfortable picking up the phone, Manage tight timelines, Working autonomously, Contribute to cross-functional team discussions, Anticipate roadblocks, Develop solutions to logistical, contractual, or operational challenges, Cultivate trust with internal partners and vendors, Gain subject-matter knowledge, Establish yourself as a dependable resource, Blend negotiation savvy with data-backed decision-making, Highly comfortable working with complex spreadsheets, Detailed cost breakdowns, Large data sets

What You'll Do.

Secure sub-contractor dates

Negotiate rates for seasonal contracts

Collaborate with Trip Experts and Regional Leads

Ensure systems are accurately updated

Audit internal reports for added or cancelled service

Proactively communicate changes to vendors

Ensure all required Certificates of Insurance are obtained

File Certificates of Insurance in a timely manner

Communicate clearly and professionally with key stakeholders

Coordinate with relevant team members to secure sub-contractors

Adjust bookings based on assortment changes or operational

Update itineraries and supplier records

Maintain contract documentation accurately

Identify and escalate vendor or service-related risks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal stakeholders; Cross-functional team discussions; Key stakeholders across departments; Relevant team members

Communication Scope

Extensive correspondence; Clarify contract details; Confirm logistics

Full Job Description

**About the role:** The Supplier Operations Coordinator plays a critical role within the TD Supplier Operations organization, working closely with our vendors & partners and internal stakeholders both in the office and the field. This role will be responsible for efficiently securing all scheduled subcontractor dates as well as negotiate rates with vendors. This role will effectively “own” subcon contracts and vendor relationships in their assigned regions. You'll be a great fit for this position if you are comfortable engaging in conversation and negotiations via email and over the phone with our partners, working within a team, and effectively managing priorities and meeting deadlines. **What you 'll do:** * Efficiently secure sub-contractor dates and negotiate rates for seasonal contracts. * Collaborate with Trip Experts and Regional Leads to ensure all systems are accurately updated by the Post-Season Update deadline. * Regularly audit internal reports for added or cancelled service dates, and proactively communicate changes to vendors. * Ensure all required Certificates of Insurance (COIs) are obtained and filed in a timely manner. * Communicate clearly and professionally with key stakeholders across departments and in the field. * Coordinate with relevant team members to secure sub-contractors and adjust bookings based on assortment changes or operational needs. * Update itineraries and supplier records when services are changed, denied, or newly confirmed. * Take ownership of contract documentation and ensure records are maintained accurately across shared systems. * Identify and escalate vendor or service-related risks to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner. **What you 'll need to be successful:** * Strong Communicator. You will have extensive correspondence and must be fluent in our systems, timelines, guidelines, and terminology. * Phone Confident. You're comfortable picking up the phone to clarify contract details, confirm logistics, and keep things

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