Job Title: Contracts and VM Analyst
Duration: 6 month (Possible contract to hire)
Location: 100% remote
Pay Rate: $39.45/hr
Schedule:  8:30-5:30 PM (1 hr lunch) M-F
OT: Potential for 5 hours weekly
 
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Contract and Vendor Management Analyst is responsible for creating and reviewing contract terms and conditions with Contract Negotiators and customers, typically less than $200,000 in the Company's spend on goods and services. Ensures that all negotiated deals are properly managed through contract execution. Collaborates with others to drive vendor performance and determine what they have to offer and how it will meet the business need.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a business or related discipline (e.g., Business Management) and a minimum of two years of experience in business, sourcing and/or developing and maintaining vendor relationships.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of four years related work experience in business, sourcing and/or developing and maintaining vendor relationships may be accepted.

Skills:

• Knowledge of Excel Intermediate level - know how to use formulas (bonus would be pivot tables)
• Understands Contractual Language
• Excellent Reading Comprehension
• Understands Legal Commercial Language
• Excellent Negotiating Skills
• Organizational Skills and ability to work on multiple projects
• Listening, verbal and written communications skills with the ability to present information to internal teams. 

Responsibilities:

• The contractor will be working with appropriate stakeholders to assist with IT Labor
• The contractor will work with many negotiators on the team and will assist them with multiple tasks, as well as their own deals (they'll be shown what to do)
• The contractor will be digging into an Excel spreadsheet, working in COUPA (signatures, contracting and purchase orders)
• Familiar with other Procurement modules like Oracle & SAP then that will be good.
• They will participate in meetings with their team to problem solve and discuss contracts, etc.
• The contractor will develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., vendors, business and platforms)
• They will read through contracts and execute a purchase or market research
• There will be administrative tasks that need to be worked on, as well, because it’s all part of the job

What will separate an average candidate vs a great candidate on a resume?
EXPERIENCE in the following:

1. Category Management
2. IT procurement: hardware and software experience will be helpful
3. Experience with IT Labor- Professional Services and are confident

 
Interview Process:

• 1 round of video interviews with 1-2 managers
• Video needs to be on
• Looking for someone with confidence

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders e.g., vendors, business and platforms Manages and monitors vendor performance per contract agreements.
• Assists in the development of SLAs and Key Performance Indicators KPIs for inclusion in contract negotiations.
• Assists with continuous improvement activities in vendor performance against appropriate SLAs and KPIs.
• Participates in meetings between vendors and Company stakeholders e.g., gathering requirements, identifying solutions, vendor performance.
• Functions as the point of contact for contract and vendor service issues from business partners and assigned vendors.

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Technical aptitude and the ability to analyze requirements to determine the appropriate vendor to deliver business needs.
• Ability to manage and maintain vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of software asset management terms and concepts.
• Analysis and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data from various sources to determine next steps.
• Organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects and or assignment simultaneously.
• Listening, verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to adapt to new situations and learn quickly.
• Ability to research and maintain awareness of emerging technology terms and concepts

 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical office environment requiring the use of typical office equipment e.g., computers, phones, etc.
• Computer keyboarding, computer monitor and mouse use including reaching forward, grasping, finger and wrist manipulation, and neck bending and turning near vision is necessary for computer monitor use.
• If working in an Emerging Workspace, or similar working arrangement, lifting of laptop equipment, files and or personal belongings weighing 10 lbs. or less is required.
• May require long periods of sitting.
• May require prolonged repetitive use of the upper extremities.

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. Additional benefits SPECTRAFORCE offers to the eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE offers 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.