Fractional Procurement & Vendor Development Specialist

We are looking for an experienced **Procurement & Vendor Development Specialist** to support our wholesale distribution and e-commerce businesses on a fractional, ongoing basis. This role will focus on helping us identify and onboard new manufacturers and suppliers while also improving the organization and compliance of our existing vendor relationships. ### Responsibilities * Research and identify potential new manufacturers, suppliers, and product lines * Initiate vendor/dealer inquiries and assist with new account setup * Gather and evaluate pricing, terms, freight programs, and other vendor information * Collect product data, price lists, images, fitment information, and other materials needed for product setup * Review and organize vendor agreements, MAP policies, sales-channel restrictions, and other requirements * Maintain vendor documentation and flag potential compliance issues or outdated policies * Monitor vendor communications for pricing, product, policy, and program changes * Coordinate complete vendor/product information for handoff to our e-commerce team ### Ideal Experience We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in: * Procurement, purchasing, or strategic sourcing * Wholesale distribution * Vendor/manufacturer onboarding * Supplier and vendor management * Dealer/distributor agreements and MAP policies Experience with automotive aftermarket, agricultural equipment, outdoor power equipment, industrial products, parts/accessories, or similar industries is a plus. ### Engagement This is a **fractional role averaging approximately 10–15 hours per month**, with the potential for a long-term relationship. We are looking for someone experienced, organized, proactive, and comfortable independently managing vendor projects from initial research through onboarding and ongoing maintenance. When applying, please briefly describe your experience sourcing and onboarding manufacturers or suppliers and managing ongoing vendor relationships.