Vendor & Supplier Management
Professional vendor relationships, handled end to end.
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Managing vendors and suppliers drains executive bandwidth. From sourcing and onboarding to renewals and performance reviews, our EAs handle the operational layer so you maintain strategic oversight without drowning in process.
- Vendor research, vetting, and shortlist preparation
- Contract and renewal tracking with early-warning alerts
- Quote collection and side-by-side comparison summaries
- Onboarding coordination and documentation
- Performance tracking against agreed SLAs
- Point-of-contact management so vendors never block your inbox
Common use cases
Scaling a vendor roster
Growing companies add vendors faster than internal processes can absorb. Your EA maintains a living vendor registry, tracks contract terms, and flags renewals 60 days out.
Procurement coordination
When a purchase requires multiple approvals and vendor interactions, your EA owns the coordination chain from RFQ through PO issuance, keeping finance and operations aligned.
Supplier performance reviews
Your EA compiles performance data, schedules quarterly review calls, and documents outcomes. You receive a briefing packet and close the call with decisions, not status updates.
Frequently asked questions
Do EAs negotiate on my behalf?
EAs handle information gathering, scheduling, and documentation. For contractual negotiations, they prepare briefing materials and take notes so you enter negotiations fully informed and exit with clear next steps captured.
What systems do EAs use for vendor tracking?
Your EA works in whatever system you prefer: Notion, Airtable, Google Sheets, or a dedicated procurement tool. If you do not have a system, your EA can set one up.
Can an EA manage international suppliers?
Yes. EAs experienced with international procurement handle currency differences, time-zone coordination, and communication protocols for global supplier relationships.
Stop managing vendors yourself
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