Strategic Vendor & Contract Lead

Fire Department of Liberty Township; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire Department of Liberty Township seeks a contracts professional to manage supplier sourcing, build strong vendor relationships, monitor performance, and mitigate risks across procurement activities.

The role also covers drafting and negotiating agreements, tracking renewals and expirations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and controlling costs while resolving disputes to protect department interests.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Sourcing: Research potential vendors and request bids.
• Relationship Building: Serve as the primary liaison between parties.
• Performance Monitoring: Track vendor metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Risk Mitigation: Assess compliance, security, and financial stability risks.
• Conflict Resolution: Address service failures and delivery disputes directly.
• Drafting and Negotiation: Write legally sound agreements and terms.
• Lifecycle Management: Track renewal deadlines and expiration dates.
• Compliance Auditing: Verify both parties follow legal and corporate rules.
• Financial Tracking: Manage payment schedules and cost escalation clauses.
• Dispute Settlement: Resolve breaches of contract and warranty claims.

Job description

Fire Department of Liberty Township seeks a contracts professional to manage supplier sourcing, build strong vendor relationships, monitor performance, and mitigate risks across procurement activities.

The role also covers drafting and negotiating agreements, tracking renewals and expirations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and controlling costs while resolving disputes to protect department interests.