Entry Level Vendor Manager Jobs
New grad vendor manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a demonstrated ability to coordinate suppliers can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Banking & Financial Services, Technology & Software, and Retail, with employers like MTM Health, Amazon, and New York City Department of Small Business Services hiring at this level now.
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Program Coordinator- NYC SBS APEX Accelerator/MWBE Vendor Services
- DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS SERV.
Posted on
06/22/2026
- Full-time
Location
MANHATTAN
- No exam required
Department
Defo Vendor Services
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Job Description
The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building a fairer economy in neighborhoods across the five boroughs.
Division Description:
Division of Economic & Financial Opportunity (DEFO) is responsible for encouraging a competitive and diverse New York City business environment by promoting the growth and success of minority-owned, women-owned, and other small businesses looking to grow through government contracting.
Job Description:
NYC SBS APEX Accelerator / M/WBE Vendor Services Unit within DEFO offers free assistance to small businesses in New York City who are looking to sell their goods or services to the government. Guidance is offered through one-on-one counseling, workshops, and trainings on how to become a government contractor, finding the right contract opportunities, and competing and performing on government contracts.
SBS is seeking an APEX Accelerator / M/WBE Vendor Services Program Coordinator to assist us in delivering services designed to help businesses successfully sell their goods and/or services to the government. Responsibilities include supporting the team efforts in providing procurement and business technical assistance, organizing and leading educational workshops, tracking success stories, and collecting program performance data. The APEX Accelerator / M/WBE Vendor Services Program Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director of the NYC SBS APEX Accelerator to ensure the accurate documentation of programmatic goals.
The Program Coordinator will report directly to the Executive Director of the APEX Accelerator / M/WBE Vendor Services programs:
- Assisting the Unit’s Executive Director and Program staff with support for all programs and initiatives including CRM data entry, compiling reporting data, coordinating success stories, preparation of presentation materials, and other unit tasks as needed
- Manage Unit telephone hotline and Outlook mailboxes to ensure intake of requests for assistance from program participants in a timely fashion
- Liaise with DEFO Teams including M/WBE Certification, Division of Labor Services, Strategy and Analytics, to resolve issues that are vendor initiated
- Supporting the collection and maintenance of program-related online and hard copy content including workshop and marketing collateral in Shared Drive
- Maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) documentation library for Unit programs
- Coordinating receipt of program metrics and performance reports from program managers and contractors
- Administering program-related surveys following events
- Assist with maintaining assessment tools, performance reports and surveys for programs
- Provide input and observations regarding program delivery to improve delivery of service by the unit
- Collect and maintain success story documents by electronically organizing success stories from M/WBEs who have won contracts because of the support of the unit
- Event support for unit events including workshops, Small Business Expo, Procurement Fair, Borough Forums, graduations and other related marketing efforts and special projects as assigned
All Applicants: Go to www.nyc.gov/jobs search for Job ID: # 783747
Current SBS Employees: Please email your resume and cover letter including the following subject line: Program Coordinator - NYC SBS APEX Accelerator / M/WBE Vendor Services and send to careers@sbs.nyc.gov
Note: We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
If you do not have access to email, mail your cover letter & resume to:
NYC Department of Small Business Services
Human Resources Unit
1 Liberty Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, New York 10006
This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week, in accordance with the Remote Work Pilot Program established between the City and DC37; however, note that per this program, employees may be required to report to the workplace in person if operational needs warrant.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
Preferred Skills
- Customer service experience - Ability to perform in a fast-paced, demanding work environment - Team-oriented - Advanced proficiency using MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio and MS Project - Experience with data analysis and reporting using MS DYNAMICS, MS ACCESS, MS EXCEL, or other software application - At least two years of previous work experience that included program coordination, data collection, administrative assistance, and event management a plus - Outstanding written and verbal communications skills - Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external relationships
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Job ID
783747
Posted until
07/22/2026
Title code
56057
Civil service title
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Program Coordinator- NYC SBS APEX Accelerator/MWBE Vendor Services
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
1 Liberty Plaza NYC
- Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs
Program Coordinator- NYC SBS APEX Accelerator/MWBE Vendor Services
Program Coordinator- NYC SBS APEX Accelerator/MWBE Vendor Services
- DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS SERV.
Posted on
06/22/2026
- Full-time
Location
MANHATTAN
- No exam required
Department
Defo Vendor Services
Save
Job Description
The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building a fairer economy in neighborhoods across the five boroughs.
Division Description:
Division of Economic & Financial Opportunity (DEFO) is responsible for encouraging a competitive and diverse New York City business environment by promoting the growth and success of minority-owned, women-owned, and other small businesses looking to grow through government contracting.
Job Description:
NYC SBS APEX Accelerator / M/WBE Vendor Services Unit within DEFO offers free assistance to small businesses in New York City who are looking to sell their goods or services to the government. Guidance is offered through one-on-one counseling, workshops, and trainings on how to become a government contractor, finding the right contract opportunities, and competing and performing on government contracts.
SBS is seeking an APEX Accelerator / M/WBE Vendor Services Program Coordinator to assist us in delivering services designed to help businesses successfully sell their goods and/or services to the government. Responsibilities include supporting the team efforts in providing procurement and business technical assistance, organizing and leading educational workshops, tracking success stories, and collecting program performance data. The APEX Accelerator / M/WBE Vendor Services Program Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director of the NYC SBS APEX Accelerator to ensure the accurate documentation of programmatic goals.
The Program Coordinator will report directly to the Executive Director of the APEX Accelerator / M/WBE Vendor Services programs:
- Assisting the Unit’s Executive Director and Program staff with support for all programs and initiatives including CRM data entry, compiling reporting data, coordinating success stories, preparation of presentation materials, and other unit tasks as needed
- Manage Unit telephone hotline and Outlook mailboxes to ensure intake of requests for assistance from program participants in a timely fashion
- Liaise with DEFO Teams including M/WBE Certification, Division of Labor Services, Strategy and Analytics, to resolve issues that are vendor initiated
- Supporting the collection and maintenance of program-related online and hard copy content including workshop and marketing collateral in Shared Drive
- Maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) documentation library for Unit programs
- Coordinating receipt of program metrics and performance reports from program managers and contractors
- Administering program-related surveys following events
- Assist with maintaining assessment tools, performance reports and surveys for programs
- Provide input and observations regarding program delivery to improve delivery of service by the unit
- Collect and maintain success story documents by electronically organizing success stories from M/WBEs who have won contracts because of the support of the unit
- Event support for unit events including workshops, Small Business Expo, Procurement Fair, Borough Forums, graduations and other related marketing efforts and special projects as assigned
All Applicants: Go to www.nyc.gov/jobs search for Job ID: # 783747
Current SBS Employees: Please email your resume and cover letter including the following subject line: Program Coordinator - NYC SBS APEX Accelerator / M/WBE Vendor Services and send to careers@sbs.nyc.gov
Note: We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
If you do not have access to email, mail your cover letter & resume to:
NYC Department of Small Business Services
Human Resources Unit
1 Liberty Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, New York 10006
This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week, in accordance with the Remote Work Pilot Program established between the City and DC37; however, note that per this program, employees may be required to report to the workplace in person if operational needs warrant.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
Preferred Skills
- Customer service experience - Ability to perform in a fast-paced, demanding work environment - Team-oriented - Advanced proficiency using MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio and MS Project - Experience with data analysis and reporting using MS DYNAMICS, MS ACCESS, MS EXCEL, or other software application - At least two years of previous work experience that included program coordination, data collection, administrative assistance, and event management a plus - Outstanding written and verbal communications skills - Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external relationships
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Save
Job ID
783747
Posted until
07/22/2026
Title code
56057
Civil service title
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Program Coordinator- NYC SBS APEX Accelerator/MWBE Vendor Services
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
1 Liberty Plaza NYC
- Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs
Program Coordinator- NYC SBS APEX Accelerator/MWBE Vendor Services
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Who's Hiring
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Entry Level Vendor Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level vendor manager job?
Focus on coursework, internships, or project experience that shows you can coordinate suppliers, track deliverables, and communicate across teams. Employers hiring at this level look for strong organization skills, familiarity with procurement basics, and attention to contract terms. A resume that highlights any purchasing, logistics, or operations exposure, even from a campus role or part-time work, will stand out.
Which companies hire entry level vendor managers?
Companies hiring entry level vendor managers right now include MTM Health, Amazon, and New York City Department of Small Business Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Retail, technology, and manufacturing employers tend to hire at this level most actively, particularly teams scaling their supply chain or vendor operations and looking to bring in junior talent to grow with the function.
Are there remote entry level vendor manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain common at this level. About 40% of entry level vendor manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, meaning candidates outside major metro areas still have realistic options. Hybrid arrangements are especially common at larger companies that want new hires in-office part of the week for onboarding and team integration.
Are these new grad vendor manager jobs?
Yes. Many of the listings included here are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience as sufficient, accepts internship or academic project work, or mentions that it will train the right candidate. Recent graduates with coursework in supply chain, business, or operations are a strong fit.
Which industries hire the most entry level vendor managers?
Entry Level vendor manager roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, Technology & Software, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to manage large, multi-vendor supply chains or procurement pipelines, creating consistent demand for junior professionals who can support sourcing, compliance tracking, and vendor relationship coordination from day one.