Vendor Contract Manager

Summary

Join bswift as a Senior Vendor Contract Manager and play a key role in the Procurement Department, assisting business units with the full vendor contract lifecycle. Collaborate with various teams to secure optimal products and services. You will draft, review, and negotiate agreements, manage contract lifecycles, and ensure compliance. Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous process improvement. This remote-first position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field required, or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 5 years of working with contracts and at least 2 of which is primarily with SaaS contracts
• Proven pricing negotiation with vendors
• Time management, project management, prioritization and organization skills
• Commitment to professionalism and personal growth, with a strong sense of collaboration and teamwork as a path to success
• Flexibility in a fast-paced and decentralized work environment
• Ability to scale and grow with an organization
• Ability to prioritize, manage and execute numerous projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills, judgment and diplomacy
• Familiarity with Contract Lifecycle Management or digital contracting software

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate standard agreements including new service agreements, renewal agreements, NDAs, DPAs, BAAs and SOWS, working closely with Customer Service, Sales and Legal Department personnel
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including contract generation, obtaining non-standard term approval, contract signature and archiving
• Ensure that terms of executed contracts are communicated to relevant team members
• Support ongoing work building and maintaining knowledge management in respect to Vendor contracting
• Collaborate with bswift’s business partners and Legal to assess and address any identified risk
• Interpret and assess executed customer agreements to quickly identify the issues that need either a business or legal decision
• Collaborate with various departments to understand their purchasing needs and forecast future demands
• Stay informed about market trends to obtain competitive pricing and high-quality goods and services
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while strengthening relationships with current vendors
• Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure top-notch service, quality, and compliance
• Negotiate optimal terms, cost savings, and pricing, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Perform extensive redlining and responsive edits to contracts, ensuring clarity, compliance, and business alignment
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including approvals, exceptions, renewals, and renegotiations
• Ensure contracts follow company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements
• Lead procurement activities including requisitions to RFPs, guaranteeing timely and cost-effective delivery
• Educate internal teams on working with approved suppliers, adhering to established processes, and understanding contract terms
• Respond promptly to vendor information requests required under client contracts, meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy
• Mentor junior procurement team members, offering guidance on best practices, and negotiation tactics
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Operations, IT, Marketing, HR, and other teams to align strategies and improve procurement efficiency
• Identify and implement ongoing improvements in procurement methods, systems, and processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CPM or CPSM are highly desirable
• DocuSign and a CLM
• Prior healthcare or benefits administration experience is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans
• Remote-first. Minimal travel may be required
• Access to health, dental, and vision plans to support your wellness and that of your family
• A compensation package that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions, including performance-based incentives for most roles
• Remote first, Office friendly environment! No time to commute? No problem!
• Options to help you plan for a secure financial future with employer-sponsored retirement savings programs
• Opportunities for career growth, including training and access to resources to support your career progression
• A work environment that encourages collaboration, open communication, and creative problem-solving, where your voice and ideas are valued
• Programs focused on mental health, financial planning, and wellness resources to help you thrive inside and outside of work