IT Vendor Management and Contract Specialist

TANGSPAC CONSULTING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a detail-oriented Contract and Vendor Management Specialist. You will manage the full lifecycle of vendor contracts, ensure compliance, and drive performance. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in contract management or procurement, and is proficient in contract management systems. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate across various teams and contribute to procurement governance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in contract management, vendor governance, or procurement.
• Experience in handling IT contracts and vendors.
• Strong understanding of contract law and vendor risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle.
• Monitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Skills

Contract management

Vendor performance monitoring

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain, or related discipline

Tools

Ariba

Coupa

SAP

Job description

Our client, an established financial institution is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contract and Vendor Management Specialist to oversee the full lifecycle of vendor and third-party contracts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing contract lifecycles, ensuring contractual compliance, driving vendor performance, and supporting procurement and risk governance processes. This role requires strong coordination skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to collaborate across business and technical teams.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, review, renewal, and termination of vendor agreements.
• Monitor vendor performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and compliance obligations, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Legal, Finance, IT, Procurement) to ensure contracts align with organizational standards and risk policies.
• Maintain a centralized contract repository and ensure all contract records are up-to-date and auditable.
• Support vendor onboarding and due diligence processes, including risk assessments and background checks.
• Reviewing and managing vendor performance
• Track and report contract milestones, renewals, expirations, and obligations using appropriate tools or systems.
• Facilitate regular vendor governance meetings and performance reviews with strategic suppliers.
• Assist in sourcing and RFP/RFI processes by reviewing contractual terms and participating in vendor evaluations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in contract management, vendor governance, or procurement.
• Prior experience in handing IT contract and IT vendors
• Strong understanding of contract law, vendor risk management, and procurement practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in contract management systems (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, SAP, or equivalent).
• Good experience working in banking / financial industry is a plus
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills.

Interested candidates please email your latest resume to [e-mail]