HR Specialist – Vendor Manager

Aston Carter

. Manage end-to-end vendor contract lifecycles, including new contracts, renewals, and amendments .

Posted 11/4/2026contractRemote • Georgia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing vendor contract lifecycles, including negotiations, compliance reviews, and financial operations. Proficient in data analysis and project management to enhance vendor performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.

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Vendor Contract ManagementFinancial Operations ManagementThird-Party Security ReviewsData Analysis and MetricsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Vendor ManagementContract NegotiationBudget ForecastingInvoicingPurchase Order ManagementCompliance OnboardingPerformance ManagementData AnalysisFinancial TrackingRisk Identification

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationLeadershipProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Excel

Industry Keywords

Vendor ComplianceProcurementFinanceContract LifecycleGlobal Vendor ManagementLegal ConsiderationsService Level AgreementsStakeholder EngagementPerformance MetricsBudget Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end vendor contract lifecycles, including new contracts, renewals, and amendments
Partner with Procurement, Contracting Legal, Finance, and Security teams to source, negotiate, and execute vendor contracts
Lead third-party security and compliance reviews across all vendors
Manage vendor financial operations, including Purchase Order creation/amendments, invoicing and payment processing, monthly accruals, and budget forecasting
Onboard new vendors through compliance onboarding, security reviews, and performance management setup
Manage vendor performance against contractual SLAs and budget; prepare budget-to-actual analyses and identify risks
Navigate global vendor complexities, including in-country signatory requirements, legal and tax considerations, and country-specific compliance
Troubleshoot and resolve vendor escalations, including payment delinquencies, invoicing disputes, service failures, and Purchase Order/invoicing violations
Provide regular and ad hoc updates to leadership on vendor portfolio health, contract status, and compliance posture
Act as a subject matter expert on contract terms for Service Delivery, customers, and leaders
Support cross-functional initiatives including AI strategy development, vendor and service deep dives, and vendor onboarding process improvements
Produce high-quality written and verbal communications, including documents for L10+ audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional / military experience in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
3+ years professional experience in Vendor Management, Finance, Procurement, or a related field
Experience managing vendor contract lifecycles, including negotiations, renewals, and amendments, with internal and external stakeholders
Experience with vendor financial operations, including purchase orders, invoicing, accruals, and budget forecasting
Experience using data and metrics to drive continuous improvement and vendor performance management
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Proficiency in Excel to analyze large data sets and manage financial tracking
HR experience or exposure to HR processes and practices
Experience managing third-party security and compliance reviews
Experience supporting global vendor portfolios across multiple geographies with varying legal and regulatory requirements
Exceptional project management skills with a track record of managing multiple concurrent deliverables and meeting tight deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)