Vendor Manager

Aston Carter

. Manage end-to-end vendor contract lifecycles including new contracts, renewals, and amendments across a portfolio of vendors .

Posted 9/18/2026contractRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing vendor contract lifecycles, financial operations, and compliance reviews while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in data analysis and project management to drive vendor performance and strategic initiatives.

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Vendor ManagementContract Lifecycle ManagementFinancial OperationsProject ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Vendor Contract NegotiationPurchase Order ManagementInvoicing and Payment ProcessingBudget ForecastingData AnalysisCompliance ReviewsPerformance ManagementAccruals ManagementVendor Sourcing StrategiesContracting Tools

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationProblem SolvingInfluencing OutcomesNavigating AmbiguityBuilding Processes

Tools & Technologies

Excel

Industry Keywords

Vendor Portfolio ManagementGlobal EngagementsCompliance StandardsRFP ManagementStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end vendor contract lifecycles including new contracts, renewals, and amendments across a portfolio of vendors
Partner with Procurement, Contracting Legal, Finance, and Security teams to source, negotiate, and execute vendor contracts, including complex multi-vendor RFPs and global engagements
Lead third-party security and compliance reviews across all vendors, ensuring timely completion and maintaining compliance standards
Manage vendor financial operations including Purchase Order creation/amendments, invoicing and payment processing, monthly accruals, and budget forecasting in partnership with Business, Cost, and Finance teams
Onboard new vendors through established processes, including compliance onboarding, security reviews, and performance management setup
Manage vendor performance against contractual SLAs and budget; prepare budget-to-actual analyses, identify risks, and partner with Finance and Service Delivery on strategic plans
Navigate global vendor complexities including in-country signatory requirements, legal and tax considerations, and country-specific compliance nuances
Troubleshoot and resolve vendor escalations, including payment delinquencies, invoicing disputes, service failures, and Purchase Order/invoicing violations
Provide ad hoc and regularly scheduled 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
Communicate through high-quality written and verbal communications, including documents for executive-level 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 (negotiations, renewals, 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
Experience driving alignment and influencing outcomes with cross-functional teams
Experience navigating ambiguous situations and building processes
Experience with vendor sourcing strategies and familiarity with contracting tools and processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D 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)