Collabera LLC
Collabera LLC

Vendor Management Specialist

Remote in Cedar Rapids, IA, US • Posted 19 hours ago • Updated 12 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
$40.0000 - $45.0000/hr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Vendor Management
  • SaaS
  • Technology
  • upplier Relationship
  • Technology Sourcing
  • Contract Negotiation
  • RFP
  • RFQ
  • Vendor Performance Analysis

Summary

Client: Insurance Firm

Job Title: Vendor Manager

Contract Dates: 06 Months (Extension/Conversion based on performance)

Pay Rate: ($40 - $45) on an hourly basis
Location: Hybrid Role - Can be remote too for a good candidate but from the same below mentioned location.



  • Cedar Rapids, IA 52499



  • Denver, CO 80202



Overview:



  • We are seeking an experienced Specialist, Vendor Liaisonto manage strategic technology vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, oversee vendor performance, and drive cost optimization.

  • This role partners closely with IT leadership, Procurement, and Legal to ensure vendor agreements meet business needs, contractual obligations, and performance expectations.


Required:



  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.

  • 10+ years of experience in vendor management or a related field.

  • Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, vendor performance management, and commercial relationship management.


Responsibilities:



  • Manage strategic IT vendor relationships, contracts, and compliance.

  • Lead vendor pricing, commercial, and contract negotiations with IT leadership and Procurement.

  • Develop and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs), performance metrics, and vendor scorecards.

  • Lead vendor selection, sourcing initiatives, and RFP processes.

  • Partner with Legal to negotiate, finalize, and manage vendor agreements.

  • Oversee vendor onboarding, invoicing, credits, penalties, and payment coordination.


Qualifications:



  • Experience managing IT or technology service vendors.


Benefits:




  • The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable.


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  • Dice Id: 91127026
  • Position Id: 33867
  • Posted 19 hours ago
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