Vendor Manager

Aston Carter

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

Posted 9/18/2026contractRemote • 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, renewals, and compliance reviews, while leveraging financial operations skills to drive vendor performance and cost efficiency. Proficient in data analysis and project management to support global vendor portfolios and enhance operational processes.

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Vendor ManagementContract Lifecycle ManagementFinancial OperationsProject ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Vendor Contract NegotiationBudget ForecastingData AnalysisCompliance ReviewPurchase Order ManagementInvoicingAccruals ManagementPerformance ManagementRisk IdentificationContracting Tools Familiarity

Soft Skills

Leadership CommunicationProblem SolvingInfluencing OutcomesNavigating AmbiguityStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Excel

Industry Keywords

Vendor ComplianceGlobal Vendor ManagementFinancial TrackingSLA ManagementProcurement Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end vendor contract lifecycles, including new contracts, renewals, and amendments.
Partner with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Security teams to source, negotiate, and execute vendor contracts.
Lead third-party security and compliance reviews across vendors.
Manage Purchase Orders, invoicing, payment processing, monthly accruals, and budget forecasting.
Onboard new vendors through compliance, security review, and performance management processes.
Manage vendor performance against contractual SLAs and budgets; prepare budget-to-actual analyses and identify risks.
Navigate global vendor legal, tax, signatory, and compliance requirements.
Troubleshoot vendor escalations, including payment delinquencies, invoicing disputes, service failures, and PO/invoicing violations.
Provide leadership updates on vendor portfolio health, contract status, and compliance posture.
Act as a subject matter expert on contract terms.
Support AI strategy development, vendor and service deep dives, and onboarding process improvements.
Prepare high-quality written and verbal communications for executive audiences.
Own relationships with a growing worldwide vendor portfolio and drive cost-efficient growth and vendor performance.

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)