Senior Vendor Relations Specialist

Job Summary

Managing relationships with external vendors, the full-time Senior Vendor Relations Specialist will administer contracts, provide insights on technology offerings, and resolve escalated vendor issues in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities

• Administer contracts with hardware and software vendors while managing vendor relationships
• Collect and analyze marketplace information to advise the organization on technology options
• Resolve complex problems with existing equipment and negotiate with vendors as needed

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Five years of relevant technical or business work experience
• Detailed understanding of project management and software development life cycles
• Proficient in IT methods and professional standards related to vendor management
• Experience in negotiating with vendors and resolving escalated issues