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Vendor Management Contracts Associate
About this role
The Vendor Management Contracts Associate supports the end-to-end administration of vendor contracts and supplier records, ensuring contracts are accurately maintained, tracked, and managed in accordance with company policies and governance requirements. Working closely with Vendor Managers, Vendor Owners, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and Operational stakeholders, the role provides contract lifecycle support, maintains contract documentation, and assists with renewal, compliance, and reporting activities.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines independently are essential. Role and Responsibilities Contract Administration & Lifecycle Support Support Vendor Managers and business stakeholders in the preparation, review, and administration of vendor agreements, statements of work (SOWs), amendments, renewals, and termination documentation. Draft vendor contracts and contract amendments using approved templates and stakeholder-provided information.
Coordinate contract approval and execution processes, ensuring all required reviews and approvals are completed. Monitor contract expiry dates, renewal windows, and notice periods, proactively highlighting upcoming actions to Vendor Managers and stakeholders. Assist in tracking contract obligations, key milestones, and deliverables throughout the contract lifecycle. Vendor Documentation & Governance Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor records, contracts, agreements, and supporting documentation within company systems and repositories.
Ensure all executed agreements and associated documents are filed and maintained in accordance with document management standards, naming conventions, and governance requirements. Support quality assurance reviews of vendor documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies. Assist with audit requests, compliance reviews, and documentation retrieval activities. Stakeholder Coordination Act as a point of contact for routine vendor contract administration queries and follow-up activities.
Coordinate communications between Vendor Managers, Vendor Owners, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Risk, Compliance, and operational stakeholders as required. Escalate contract, compliance, or vendor-related issues to the appropriate stakeholders for review and resolution. Provide regular updates to the Vendor Management team regarding contract status, upcoming renewals, and outstanding actions. Financial & Reporting Support Coordinate with Finance regarding purchase orders, invoices, budget tracking, and vendor payment queries.