At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.
As a Vendor Specialist, you will represent AKQA to external vendors in a highly professional and customer-focused manner. It is expected that you will also provide exceptional service to AKQA employees supporting the Vendor setup process for North America. This role requires acute attention to detail and the ability to perform in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- Processes all Vendor setup requests promptly and accurately
- Maintains Vendor record data in the Sage 500 application (no previous experience required, but a plus)
- Responds to employee requests through the Zendesk ticketing system in a professional and timely manner
- Attention to detail is a must, has to follow all steps of the Vendor setup process to remain compliant (obtaining pertinent approvals and necessary paperwork)
QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
- Has the ability to follow-up, multi-task, communicate effectively and clearly
- Courteous demeanor and works well with multiple colleagues cross departmentally
- Affinity for helping to improve efficiencies and document processes
- Attention to detail, learns quickly, adaptable, flexible and has service-oriented mentality
- Experience working with Sage 500 or other relevant applications a plus (not required)
- Ability to resolve open issues to closure
- Comfortable working autonomously
- Great communication skills and problem-solving skills
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask
AKQA is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe that diversity is vital to AKQA’s ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. Explore our extensive range of benefits here.
