Contract Management Specialist

VMC Soft Technologies, Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consulting firm is hiring a Contract Management Specialist in San Jose, CA. This role involves evaluating vendor contracts for cost savings and leading negotiations to optimize terms. Candidates should have over 7 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in finance or Business Administration, and strong analytical skills. The position requires excellent communication and teamwork abilities, alongside proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools. The expected work environment is dynamic, demanding multitasking and prioritization skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in contract evaluation, pricing, and negotiation.
• Strong understanding of finance principles and budget management.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze existing vendor contracts to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead contract negotiations to optimize pricing and terms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align contracts with strategic objectives.

Skills

Contract evaluation

Pricing negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Data visualization tools

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Contract Management Specialist – Contract Role

Location: San Jose, CA

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze existing vendor contracts to identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Lead contract negotiations to optimize pricing and terms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align contracts with strategic objectives.
• Conduct benchmarking to ensure competitive pricing and terms.
• Partner with the finance team to ensure alignment of contract spend with budget goals.
• Support the development of dashboards and reporting tools to provide insights into contract performance and spend.
• Contribute to Operational Expenditure (OPEX) budget transparency initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in contract evaluation, pricing, and negotiation.
• Strong understanding of finance principles and budget management.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Expertise in Excel and data visualization tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present findings to executive leadership.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective collaboration within cross‑functional teams.
• Strengths in communication, both written and verbal, with the ability to work with both technical specialists and senior level management.
• Able to articulate technical issues to key partners in terms of business risk and effects on desired outcomes.
• Delivery focused, willingness to perform all tasks required to complete the job, including administrative and documentation‑oriented tasks.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in consulting, audits, and software licensing contracts.
• Knowledge of industry best practices in cost optimization and vendor management.

Contact

Note: If you are interested please share your resume to [e-mail] or call 480-407-6920.