Hybrid Vendor Contract & SLA Specialist

Sungrow; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sungrow North America, a leading renewables solutions provider, seeks a Contract Specialist to manage SLAs with subcontractors.

Hybrid role based in Houston, TX; responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, negotiating contracts, tracking expirations, and reporting on vendor performance.

Travel up to 15%. Sungrow North America offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth in a dynamic energy sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Supply Chain Management, or related field; contract management certifications preferred.
• 3-5 years in contract management, vendor negotiations, or procurement, focusing on subcontractor agreements.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial terms, compliance standards, and advanced proficiency with contract management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of vendor contracts, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and maintaining SLAs.
• Evaluate vendor pricing proposals and oversee the bidding process to secure favorable terms and cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards, industry regulations, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align contract terms with organizational objectives.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in contract management.
• Maintain an organized and secure contract database, recording and storing agreements and generating performance reports.
• Track contract expiration dates and initiate renewal or renegotiation discussions well in advance.
• Review active agreements periodically to ensure terms remain relevant and aligned with needs and market conditions.
• Evaluate vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs to inform renewals or terminations.
• Create clear guidelines for extending agreements, ensuring justification and alignment with business goals.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract law

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Law background

Tools

Contract management tools

Job description

Sungrow North America, a leading renewables solutions provider, seeks a Contract Specialist to manage SLAs with subcontractors.

Hybrid role based in Houston, TX; responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, negotiating contracts, tracking expirations, and reporting on vendor performance.

Travel up to 15%. Sungrow North America offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth in a dynamic energy sector.