Vendor Relationship Specialist (REMOTE)

Company Description

At Xplor, we believe that helping people make the most of each day is the most rewarding way to spend ours.

We give small and medium-sized businesses cloud-based, intuitive technology solutions that enable them to manage all the hassles of running and growing a business, so business owners can get back to doing what they love. With Xplor Pay, we help businesses get paid quickly and securely – without hidden fees. We built the tech ourselves, and our platform delivers secure, transparent, fast, and accurate payments.

We are unified by our purpose of helping people to succeed. So, when you become part of our team, you also become part of the personal connection that strengthens the relationship people have with Xplor products.

Job Description

About the opportunity

Join our Xplor Pay vertical as a Vendor Analyst to make a real impact every day. We say that because we know that every conversation we have, every code line we write and every interface we design is another opportunity for us to enrich our customers’ experiences.

Reporting into SVP – Strategic Partnerships / Third Party, you will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing monthly vendor expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and developing performance dashboards using Power BI. This role will work closely with finance, procurement, and vendor management teams to ensure accuracy, transparency, and data-driven decision-making. Some of the other responsibilities include:

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze monthly vendor expenses, identify trends, and prepare performance reports.
• Dashboard Development: Design and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards for vendor spend and performance insights.
• Vendor Performance Management: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and support vendor performance reviews.
• Expense Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend expense reduction strategies.
• Data Integrity: Ensure data accuracy through regular audits and compliance monitoring.
• Collaboration & Communication: Partner with finance, procurement, and vendor management teams to align reporting with business needs.
• Automation & Improvement: Identify opportunities for reporting process automation and continuous enhancement.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Provide data support for vendor-related projects and inquiries.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication: Clear, persuasive oral and written communication with strong presentation skills.
• Organization: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and develop action plans.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates respect, accountability, and reliability in all interactions.
• Integrity & Trust: Acts honestly, keeps confidences, and takes responsibility for actions.
• Ethics & Values: Upholds core values, aligning actions with organizational standards.

- The average base salary pay range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000

- May be considered for a discretionary annual bonus

Location: You can work fully remote in this position, provided you have eligible working rights, and you are in a time zone with enough overlap to collaborate with your team.

Qualifications

What would make me a good candidate?

We are looking for curious and empathetic people. We also love to hear from people who are motivated by meaningful work, resonate with our four core values, have a positive outlook, are comfortable with ambiguity and thrive working in an ever-evolving and complex environment. We are inspired by meeting big picture thinkers and doers, people who can be both tactical and strategic, aim high and put people first in everything they do.

Required qualifications for this role:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Data Science, or related field, preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years in data analysis, financial analysis, or vendor management with large datasets and expense tracking.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, and advanced Excel; experience with ERP systems and data automation tools.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret data, perform cost analysis, and assess vendor performance.
• Communication: Strong collaboration, report preparation, and presentation skills.

Additional Information

Values and Life at Xplor

Our four core values that guide us from how we hire and recognize our team members to how we interact with our customers day to day:

• Make life simple
• Build for people
• Move with purpose
• Create lasting communities.

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