Vendor Management Analyst at Kforce Inc in Stamford, Connecticut

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce is hiring a Vendor Management Analyst to support our client's IT vendor management group, with a primary focus on day-to-day IT contract reviews, procurement tasks, vendor/stakeholder coordination along with certain administration work related to contract digital housekeeping. This is role is in Stamford, CT.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Perform contract reviews, with a main focus on IT terms and help reduce contract backlogs


• Participate in vendor lifecycle process discussions to identify gaps and provide the required coordination to mitigate these gaps


• Work with vendors to implement amendments to the existing contracts as required to fulfil scope changes, regulatory, security and other compliance requirements


• Review and process all renewals by checking against the corresponding agreed upon contractual/commercial terms


• Support RFP (Request for Proposal) process with required coordination


• As a Vendor Management Analyst, you will communicate and coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure timely completion of requested tasks


• Schedule regular meetings with key stakeholders to discuss pending contracts, upcoming renewals


• Create dashboards that shows contract aging and ensure that they are escalated as required to ensure timely closure

REQUIREMENTS:

• Hands-on work experience in the areas of procurement and IT contract management for software products and consulting services


• Experience in IT outsourcing to offshore based vendors


• Good analytical and problem-solving skills


• Strong communication and documentation skills


• Efficiency in Microsoft word, Excel and PowerPoint


• Ability to work independently


• Preferred knowledge on regulatory compliance requirements (such as DORA)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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