Virtual Assistant for Supplier Negotiations and Partnerships - Video & Call (EN/DE/FR/NL/TR)
Budget: €18 – €36 EUR
I am seeking a skilled Virtual Assistant fluent in English, German, French, Dutch, or Turkish to assist with negotiating and partnering with wholesalers, manufacturers, distributors or marketplaces for our e-commerce business. The role will primarily involve video and phone calls, so excellent communication skills are a must.
**Responsibilities**:
- Meet with suppliers and factories to negotiate partnerships or dealership agreements based on provided guidelines.
- Conduct phone and online video calls with suppliers to discuss terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring a long-term collaboration.
- Negotiate competitive pricing and favorable contract terms for products and services.
- Coordinate with our internal team to ensure that supplier agreements meet the company's strategic objectives.
- Monitor ongoing agreements and ensure supplier compliance with terms and conditions.
- Handle all necessary documentation, including contracts and purchase orders.
- Provide regular updates on negotiation progress and supplier performance.
**Requirements**:
- Experience in negotiating supplier contracts and partnership agreements.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Fluency in English; additional languages (e.g., Spanish, Italian, German) are highly desirable.
- Strong ability to conduct video calls and phone negotiations with suppliers.
- Organizational skills with an attention to detail.
- Experience in e-commerce or relevant fields such as textiles or home & living is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate across different time zones.
**Preferred Qualifications**:
- Previous experience working with suppliers and factories in Europe.
- Knowledge of the textile or home & living industry.
- Familiarity with supply chain management and e-commerce operations.
**Work Hours**: Flexible, with availability for supplier meetings across various time zones.
**Compensation**: Negotiable, based on experience.
**Responsibilities**:
- Meet with suppliers and factories to negotiate partnerships or dealership agreements based on provided guidelines.
- Conduct phone and online video calls with suppliers to discuss terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring a long-term collaboration.
- Negotiate competitive pricing and favorable contract terms for products and services.
- Coordinate with our internal team to ensure that supplier agreements meet the company's strategic objectives.
- Monitor ongoing agreements and ensure supplier compliance with terms and conditions.
- Handle all necessary documentation, including contracts and purchase orders.
- Provide regular updates on negotiation progress and supplier performance.
**Requirements**:
- Experience in negotiating supplier contracts and partnership agreements.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Fluency in English; additional languages (e.g., Spanish, Italian, German) are highly desirable.
- Strong ability to conduct video calls and phone negotiations with suppliers.
- Organizational skills with an attention to detail.
- Experience in e-commerce or relevant fields such as textiles or home & living is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate across different time zones.
**Preferred Qualifications**:
- Previous experience working with suppliers and factories in Europe.
- Knowledge of the textile or home & living industry.
- Familiarity with supply chain management and e-commerce operations.
**Work Hours**: Flexible, with availability for supplier meetings across various time zones.
**Compensation**: Negotiable, based on experience.