How much does a Vendor Relations Specialist I make in Topeka, KS? The average Vendor Relations Specialist I salary in Topeka, KS is $59,270 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $51,676 and $70,527. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Vendor Relations Specialist I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Vendor Relations Specialist I Salary $44,762 Topeka,KS April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Vendor Relations Specialist I Salary $51,676 Topeka,KS April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Vendor Relations Specialist I Salary $59,270 Topeka,KS April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Vendor Relations Specialist I Salary $70,527 Topeka,KS April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Vendor Relations Specialist I Salary $80,776 Topeka,KS April 24, 2024
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Job Description for Vendor Relations Specialist I

Vendor Relations Specialist I acts as the point of contact with vendors and suppliers, providing information and support to resolve issues and facilitate collaborative relationships. Follows established vendor management processes and frameworks to onboard, nurture, and support vendor relationships, control costs, manage risks and maximize service efficiency. Being a Vendor Relations Specialist I coordinates with vendors and internal stakeholders to identify, address, and resolve problems or operational inefficiencies. Provides reports and analysis of performance metrics used to conduct regular review processes and drive continuous improvement in vendor relationships. Additionally, Vendor Relations Specialist I typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Vendor Relations Specialist I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Vendor Relations Specialist I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Vendor Relations Specialist I, the upper level is Vendor Relations Specialist II and then progresses to Vendor Relations Specialist IV.

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Vendor Relations Specialist I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Vendor Relations Specialist I, the highest Vendor Relations Specialist I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Vendor Relations Specialist I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Vendor Relations Specialist I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Vendor Relations Specialist I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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