Entry Level Vendor Relations Specialist Jobs
New grad vendor relations specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Banking & Financial Services, Fintech, and Technology & Software, with employers like CrossCountry Mortgage, Corpay, and Amazon hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Vendor Master Data Management Steward
Job Summary
The Vendor Master Data Management (MDM) Steward will utilize processes and policies for how data is managed and accessed in our systems landscape. In addition, you will assist with the development of systems and processes for data sourcing, mastering, and dissemination of data sets across various platforms.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties
- Manages vendor creation and updates across multiple business entities, including validating documentation (W-9, W8, ACH, Wire, EFT forms), duplicate checking (TIN, company name, address), and TrustPair banking validation system.
- Initiates Coupa Link Invitations post-vendor setup by compiling vendor summaries and contact details.
- Executes Ariba SLP Vendor Processing upon receiving new vendor notifications and managing banking verification approvals.
- Performs banking verification phone calls for ACH, Wire, and EFT details, confirming account information directly with vendor accounts receivable, documenting correspondence, and updating master records.
- Maintains and updates SmartSheet tracking tabs (e.g., Vendor Call logs) for vendors requiring secondary follow-up.
- Manages vendor data approvals and modifications in a SAP master data governance tool.
- Understands business requirements and translates them into business rules to assist with configuring master data, workflows, and integration processes to effectively support the creation and ongoing maintenance of master data.
- Gains awareness of requirements for our data strategy, the data governance councils, and the design and maintenance of Master Data Management applications.
- Learns to analyze business processes to determine data quality root cause.
- Seeks opportunities to provide data consulting in support of business and departmental objectives.
- Uses a systematic approach and helps develop MDM process efficiencies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree required (preferred).
- SAP ECC or S/4HANA experience, primarily Business Partner Management.
- PeopleSoft ERP experience is a nice-to-have.
- Master Data Governance tool experience (SAP MDG, Cherry Works).
- 1+ years of experience in a Vendor/ Supplier/ Business Data environment required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- SAP S4/Hana Experience is a must-have.
- PeopleSoft experience is a nice-to-have.
- Banking verification services experience is nice to have.
- Smartsheet experience is nice to have.
- G-Suite experience is nice to have.
- Phone skills are a plus. The selected candidate will be calling suppliers to verify banking.
- This role requires heavy use of Excel and Google Sheets.
- This role is focused on the “Procure-to-Pay” function of master data management. Must know vendor onboarding, invoice orders, purchase orders, and source-to-pay.
TEAM SUMMARY
The MDM team is responsible for ensuring consistency, completeness, and accuracy of data attributes based upon business and customer requirements. MDM will manage the organization’s hierarchy, relationships, product grouping, content linkage, and data model. They are required to be a good communicator, active listener with a critical thinking mindset, who will support the operational direction of master data management within an enterprise platform.
LOCATION
Location: Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
WORK SCHEDULE
4:1 Hybrid Work Schedule
Schedule: Core EST business hours
INTERVIEW PROCESS
1st Round with HM, 30 mins Google Meet
2nd round: 1.5-2 hours on-site. Panel and leadership interview
INTRODUCTION
Vendor Master Data Management Steward
Job Summary
The Vendor Master Data Management (MDM) Steward will utilize processes and policies for how data is managed and accessed in our systems landscape. In addition, you will assist with the development of systems and processes for data sourcing, mastering, and dissemination of data sets across various platforms.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties
- Manages vendor creation and updates across multiple business entities, including validating documentation (W-9, W8, ACH, Wire, EFT forms), duplicate checking (TIN, company name, address), and TrustPair banking validation system.
- Initiates Coupa Link Invitations post-vendor setup by compiling vendor summaries and contact details.
- Executes Ariba SLP Vendor Processing upon receiving new vendor notifications and managing banking verification approvals.
- Performs banking verification phone calls for ACH, Wire, and EFT details, confirming account information directly with vendor accounts receivable, documenting correspondence, and updating master records.
- Maintains and updates SmartSheet tracking tabs (e.g., Vendor Call logs) for vendors requiring secondary follow-up.
- Manages vendor data approvals and modifications in a SAP master data governance tool.
- Understands business requirements and translates them into business rules to assist with configuring master data, workflows, and integration processes to effectively support the creation and ongoing maintenance of master data.
- Gains awareness of requirements for our data strategy, the data governance councils, and the design and maintenance of Master Data Management applications.
- Learns to analyze business processes to determine data quality root cause.
- Seeks opportunities to provide data consulting in support of business and departmental objectives.
- Uses a systematic approach and helps develop MDM process efficiencies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree required (preferred).
- SAP ECC or S/4HANA experience, primarily Business Partner Management.
- PeopleSoft ERP experience is a nice-to-have.
- Master Data Governance tool experience (SAP MDG, Cherry Works).
- 1+ years of experience in a Vendor/ Supplier/ Business Data environment required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- SAP S4/Hana Experience is a must-have.
- PeopleSoft experience is a nice-to-have.
- Banking verification services experience is nice to have.
- Smartsheet experience is nice to have.
- G-Suite experience is nice to have.
- Phone skills are a plus. The selected candidate will be calling suppliers to verify banking.
- This role requires heavy use of Excel and Google Sheets.
- This role is focused on the “Procure-to-Pay” function of master data management. Must know vendor onboarding, invoice orders, purchase orders, and source-to-pay.
TEAM SUMMARY
The MDM team is responsible for ensuring consistency, completeness, and accuracy of data attributes based upon business and customer requirements. MDM will manage the organization’s hierarchy, relationships, product grouping, content linkage, and data model. They are required to be a good communicator, active listener with a critical thinking mindset, who will support the operational direction of master data management within an enterprise platform.
LOCATION
Location: Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
WORK SCHEDULE
4:1 Hybrid Work Schedule
Schedule: Core EST business hours
INTERVIEW PROCESS
1st Round with HM, 30 mins Google Meet
2nd round: 1.5-2 hours on-site. Panel and leadership interview
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Entry Level Vendor Relations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level vendor relations specialist job?
Start by highlighting any coursework, internships, or part-time roles where you coordinated with external partners, tracked orders, or resolved supplier issues. Employers at this level look for strong communication skills, comfort with spreadsheets or vendor management software, and a detail-oriented mindset. Tailoring your resume to show even small-scale procurement or coordination experience gives you a real edge over candidates with generic applications.
Which companies hire entry level vendor relations specialists?
Companies hiring entry level vendor relations specialists right now include CrossCountry Mortgage, Corpay, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from retailers, logistics companies, manufacturers, and large enterprises that manage ongoing supplier networks and need organized, detail-focused coordinators to support their vendor operations.
Are there remote entry level vendor relations specialist jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements. About 25% of entry level vendor relations specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote positions more common in industries like technology and business services where vendor communication happens primarily through digital tools and platforms.
Are these new grad vendor relations specialist jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience, recent graduates, or those with internship backgrounds. A new grad friendly posting typically skips hard experience minimums, accepts a relevant degree in supply chain, business, or communications, and values a portfolio of coursework or volunteer coordination work in place of full-time history.
Which industries hire the most entry level vendor relations specialists?
Entry Level vendor relations specialist roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, Fintech, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain large, active supplier networks that require dedicated coordinators to handle onboarding, compliance documentation, and day-to-day vendor communication.