Vendor Contract Manager to Skanska Group HQ

Computersweden; Sverige; On-site; DKK 410,256 - 547,008; Full time

Job summary

A global construction company is seeking a Vendor Contract Manager to manage central IT contracts and ensure compliance with procurement policies. The role involves developing contract strategies, managing vendor relationships, and mitigating risks during contract negotiations. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of experience in IT contract management and strong communication and negotiation skills. The position is based in Stockholm, Sweden, with a focus on delivering strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years' experience in IT change management or contract management roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contract administration strategies.
• Establish contract change request processes with Service Providers.
• Manage compliance with processes, controls, and regulations.
• Track and assess contract SLAs and compliance.
• Mitigate risks associated with service provider contracts.

Skills

Strong communication abilities

Risk assessment

Negotiation methods

Vendor relationship management

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Are you passionate about driving strategic initiatives and managing complex vendor relationships? At Skanska, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of shaping and leading a transformation process and take on a strategic, pivotal role within the organization.

About the role

As a Vendor Contract Manager at Skanska, you will be responsible for managing Skanska’s central IT contracts, providing a central point for all contractual queries, changes, and governance. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the processes in the organization to ensure that Software and Service Providers adhere to all contract terms, policies and procedures.

The job is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and you will report to Head of Vendor Management & Procurement.

Your responsibilities:

• Proactively develop, implement and adjust contract administration strategies for the purpose of protecting Skanska’s business interests in each contract.
• Establish, communicate, and coordinate a formal contract change request process with Service Providers.
• Act as the central point of contact for Service Provider queries related to specific contractual terms.
• Assist the organization in ensuring compliance with agreed processes, controls, regulatory requirements, and audit assessments throughout the contract life cycle.
• Provide initial guidance on contract contents and refer appropriate queries to Procurement and Legal departments.
• Manage cases of contract deviation through pre-approved exception processes or escalation when necessary.
• Track and assess all contract change requests; update and manage the contract change log.
• Track and assess contract SLAs and ensure that appropriate actions are taken in case of non-compliance.
• Maintain the integrity of the contract framework by limiting changes that deviate from its original intent.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls including security measures, final invoice submissions, and intellectual property requirements.
• Mitigate risks associated with service provider contracts.
• Align Service Provider procurement contracts with procurement policies to meet business needs.
• Interface with relevant Skanska control functions to ensure policy adherence.

Is this you?

We are looking for a skilled and experienced professional to take on a key role in contract negotiations and management. You are a team player with strong communication abilities, both written and verbal, and display strong commercial acumen. The role involves assessing and managing risks, as well as developing effective conflict resolution strategies through solid negotiation methods. You are experienced in managing relationships with external vendors, with a strong understanding of industry-specific dynamics, particularly in relation to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years' experience in IT change management or contract management roles within IT infrastructure & services.

We’re a global construction and development company built on 134 years of knowledge and experience. You’ll find our offices across the Nordics, Central & Eastern Europe, UK, and the USA. Together, we’re 32,000+ expert colleagues, change‑makers, mothers and fathers, creators and explorers shaping society towards a smarter and more sustainable future. Each of us play a vital role in telling the Skanska story.

At our headquarters in Stockholm we set the direction for the company at large and for our local units to thrive. Among other things, we create global policies and strategies, define and follow up on targets, and ensure financial capacity. While we may be builders by trade, we’re human‑centric by nature. Every decision we make, big and small, has an impact. That’s why we believe in putting people, communities, and our environment at the heart of everything we do.