Vendor Operations Specialist (Contract)

About the role

We are looking for a Vendor Operations Specialist to maintain an existing network of third-party vendors, onboard new vendors, build relationships with vendors and team members, and monitor compliance. Reporting to our Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing, you have experience maintaining vendor records and knowledge of multiple tools and systems. If you're proactive and enjoy problem-solving with others, this contract role is perfect for you!

• You will review vendor onboarding documentation to ensure tax, banking, and other required documents are complete and compliant.
• You will contact vendors or stakeholders when additional information is needed and provide ongoing updates on the status.
• You will be the primary contact between Crunchyroll and our vendors.
• You will engage with and support Business Units, Procurement Specialists, and Accounts Payable teams.
• You will perform routine audits and cleanup of vendor records.
• You will review and process changes to active vendor records.
• You will perform all tasks following our policies, US state and federal laws, and regulations in international territories where we operate.
• You are knowledgeable about tax forms, banking policies, supplier diversity certifications, and payment term requirements.
• You will provide expertise, manage change, and help design a sustainable vendor management process for Crunchyroll.
• You will assist with system testing for new implementations.

We are considering applicants for our Culver City office. This is a contract role.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

• 3+ years of experience in vendor management, including onboarding support
• You have experience using Coupa
• You have a working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
• You can juggle multiple tasks, think creatively, adapt quickly, and learn on the go in a busy environment
• You're organized, detail-oriented, and take pride in your work
• You communicate clearly, both in writing and speaking

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