Contract Specialist II



Special Comments and Job Duties:

• Assist with the vendor classification process.
• Assist with the execution of the Vendor Management strategy and pursuit of the Vendor Management goals and objectives.
• Assist with vendor governance management and compliance.
• Educate internal personnel on contract and relationship issues.
• Specific Responsibilities for the Portfolio of Vendors Assigned to the Vendor Manager:
• Create Vendor Management Process and Policy documents (???)
• Act as first level of contact for vendors to communicate issues and concerns informally.
• Act as liaison between stakeholders, executives, and other internal personnel and vendor personnel.
• Assist in conducting business alignment meetings.
• Assist in negotiations.
• Assist with dispute resolution and troubleshoot issues with vendors.
• Assist with performance management activities.
• Conduct research on the portfolio vendors and their industries.
• Coordinate risk-management activities (measuring, monitoring, managing, and reporting).
• Develop and leverage relationships with the portfolio vendors at all levels within the vendor's organization.
• Facilitate score carding process and reporting.
• Keep vendors focused on meeting their contractual obligations and commitments.
• Participate in the invoice-review process to ensure invoices match services and products delivered and accepted.
• Provide first level of review for new and renewing contracts.
• Research and identify new vendors and their products/services.
• Work with others internally as a member of a cross-functional team to represent the VMI's interests.
• Work with vendors to apply mid-course corrections when necessary. 
• Work with vendors to identify and suggest process or other improvements.

Contract for 6 months possible extention up to 1 year

Monday through Friday

8am-5pm

Pay=$33.28/hr-$35.96/hr