Vendor Relations Specialist

Gravity IT Resources; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work environment

Direct hire opportunity

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking an Expert Contract Manager for a major SAP-driven digital transformation. The role involves managing supplier contracts, ensuring compliance, and overseeing supplier performance. You will collaborate with program leadership and legal teams to align contracts with program goals. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience in contract management and a Bachelor's degree. The position is hybrid, facilitating collaboration with senior stakeholders, and comes with competitive compensation including a base salary of $155-$170K plus bonus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in contract management, vendor management, or commercial management.
• Experience managing professional services or system integrator contracts.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing relationships with system integrators and professional services partners.
• Track contract obligations, milestones, and deliverables.
• Lead contract renewals, amendments, and change orders.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual commitments are met.

Skills

Contract management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Ariba

SRM

Job description

Compensation: $155-$170K base + 10% bonus

Relocation Assistance Available

An enterprise organization undergoing a major SAP-driven digital transformation is hiring an Expert Contract Manager to support supplier contracts tied to a large, multi-year enterprise implementation program.

This role focuses on day-to-day contract management and supplier performance oversight, ensuring agreements are executed effectively and deliver expected business value.

You will work closely with program leadership, legal teams, and vendors to ensure contracts remain aligned with program goals while managing renewals, amendments, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing relationships with system integrators and professional services partners
• Track contract obligations, milestones, and deliverables
• Lead contract renewals, amendments, and change orders
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual commitments are met
• Identify potential risks or compliance issues early
• Support negotiations for scope changes and contract adjustments
• Partner with program teams, legal, and procurement stakeholders
• Maintain contract documentation and reporting

Qualifications

Required

• 8+ years of experience in contract management, vendor management, or commercial management
• Experience managing professional services or system integrator contracts
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Preferred

• Experience supporting SAP or ERP implementation programs
• Background in utilities, infrastructure, or regulated industries
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certification
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, SRM, or similar contract platforms

Why This Role

• Direct hire opportunity within a large enterprise transformation program
• Hybrid work environment with collaboration across senior stakeholders
• Opportunity to work with major technology partners and system integrators