Vendor Support Coordinator (Lenexa, KS)

About the role

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!

Wachter is looking for a Vendor Support Coordinator in the Wachter Lenexa, KS office. The Vendor Support Coordinator assists with vendor onboarding, account maintenance, payment administration, and vendor issue resolution. This role ensures accurate vendor data, supports efficient payment processes, and serves as a key liaison between vendors and internal teams.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong critical thinking skills, and can work independently while managing multiple priorities. This position will also cross-train in Accounts Payable functions and provide backup support to the Accounts Payable team as needed.

We seek self-motivated and reliable candidates who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits--No premium cost!
• Life, AD&D and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with vendor onboarding, including collection and verification of required documentation.
• Maintain vendor records, banking information, payment terms, and account updates within company systems.
• Resolve vendor inquiries and payment issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Research and coordinate resolution of invoice discrepancies and missing information.
• Administer vendor payment programs, purchasing accounts, and virtual card processes.
• Participate in utility account setup, maintenance, and invoice processing for all company locations.
• Process employee vendor updates and reimbursement payments.
• Cross-train in Accounts Payable processes and aid with AP functions as needed.
• Partner with internal departments and external vendors to ensure accurate Vendorand efficient operations.

Requirements

• Must Live within driving/commute distance to the office In Lenexa, KS
• BS in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred; CPA is preferred.
• 1 to 5 years of experience in vendor management, accounts payable, procurement operations, compliance, or risk management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, procurement software, or vendor portals (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Venminder, or custom internal tools).
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel (data manipulation, lookups, reporting dashboards).
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (such as SOX, OFAC, or data privacy frameworks).