Rayda

Vendor Operations Specialist, EU

United States full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

This is a remote position.
Build and continuously expand Rayda's network of qualified vendors across European markets.
Research and identify suitable IT hardware, logistics, repair, storage and device lifecycle partners.
Develop a structured pipeline of potential vendors across priority European countries.
Assess vendors based on capability, geographic coverage, pricing, service quality and reliability.
Lead vendor outreach, qualification, due diligence and onboarding.
Negotiate pricing, SLAs and commercial terms with vendors.
Maintain strong relationships with active vendors and ensure they remain operationally effective.
Coordinate with vendors to fulfil procurement, deployment, recovery, repair and other customer requirements.
Monitor vendor performance, service levels, pricing and customer experience.
Identify gaps in Rayda's vendor coverage and proactively develop solutions as Rayda expands into new European markets.
Requirements

2–5 years of experience in vendor management, procurement, supply chain, logistics, operations or business development.
Proven experience sourcing, evaluating and onboarding third party vendors or service providers.
Experience building or expanding vendor or supplier networks across multiple markets.
Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
Ability to assess vendors based on capability, pricing, quality and reliability.
Strong organisational and problem solving skills.
Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
Ability to work independently across multiple countries and stakeholders.
Experience in IT hardware, logistics, device lifecycle or technology services is an advantage.
Familiarity with European markets and business practices is preferred.
Benefits

Why Join Rayda?This is an opportunity to build the vendor network that powers Rayda's expansion across Europe, working remotely with a global team and playing a direct role in enabling Rayda to deliver IT infrastructure across multiple markets. You will have significant ownership, exposure to international operations and the opportunity to build relationships with vendors and partners across Europe while helping shape how Rayda scales globally.

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Vendor Operations Specialist, EU role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Rayda?
  3. Which of Operations, Remote Collaboration and Sales have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Vendor Operations Specialist, EU role because I can bring practical experience in Operations, Remote Collaboration and Sales, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Rayda needs from this hire.

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