Request Title: Vendor Management Specialist, People Technology Locations: Remote - Prefer Westcoast but open to any within US Duration: 4+ Months
About the Team 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.
Proficiency 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.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $50.00/hr.
