Procurement Analyst

Description

Vendor Management Specialist, People Technology Remote About the Team is looking for a Vendor Management Specialist to join our People Technology Team.

Our People Technology team is responsible for our SaaS-based people technology tools, supporting, configuring and developing tools such as Workday and Greenhouse within our people technology stack.

We are looking for the right person to help with our People Technology tool vendor management, working to improve, optimize, maintain, and expand our People Team tooling needs.

About the Role You will be a key contributor to the People Technology Team and will be responsible for managing and optimizing relationships with key technology tooling vendors to ensure the best possible service and cost efficiency.

This role involves evaluating vendor performance, optimizing tool usage, running tool evaluations through RfIs / RfPs, negotiating contracts and managing long term tool budgeting and related POs.

The Vendor Management Specialist will work closely with various People teams to understand their needs and to facilitate effective vendor relationships.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will… Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors. Serve as the primary point of contact for all vendor-related issues and communications.

Facilitate regular meetings and communication with vendors to ensure alignment, vendor performance and address any concerns.

Monitor contract expiration dates and coordinate renewals or terminations as necessary.

Conduct regular performance reviews and assessments of vendors. Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Manage and track vendor-related expenses and budgets. Work closely with internal teams to understand their vendor needs and requirements.

Facilitate communication with internal partners and third party vendors as needed to complete successful payment workflow Maintain People Technology stakeholder database and payment request tracking systems accordingly We're excited about you because

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. 3-5 years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or a related role.

Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

dProficiency in vendor management software and tools. You have experience in using various productivity programs, (Microsoft Office, Google G-sheets, docs and slides). You have strong attention to detail and analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. You're an independently motivated person with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work independently

Pay Details: $30.00 to $50.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.