Vendor Contract 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

The Company

Sungrow North America is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, specializing in the development and manufacturing of photovoltaic inverters and energy storage systems. The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services designed to optimize the performance and efficiency of solar power installations. Sungrow North America is known for its commitment to innovation, high-quality standards, and exceptional customer service, aiming to provide sustainable and reliable energy solutions to meet the growing demand for clean power.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contract Specialist to manage all aspects of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with subcontractors in the service industry. This role requires a strong background in contract management, vendor negotiations, and legal compliance, with a focus on ensuring timely and efficient processing of agreements that align with the organization's operational and financial goals. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills, along with a deep understanding of commercial terms, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline the contract lifecycle and maintain strong vendor relationships, contributing to the company’s long‑term success.

Key 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, including legal, sales, and service departments, 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, ensuring all agreements are properly recorded and stored, as well as generation performance reports for vendor agreements.


• Establish a system to track contract expiration dates and initiate renewal or renegotiation discussions well in advance to avoid service disruptions.


• Periodically review active agreements to ensure terms remain relevant and aligned with current organizational needs, market conditions, and vendor capabilities.


• Conduct periodic evaluations of vendor performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs, using the results to inform decisions about renewals, extensions, or terminations.


• Create clear guidelines and criteria for extending agreements, ensuring extensions are justified, documented, and aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Supply Chain Management, or related field; contract management certifications preferred.


• Experience: 3-5 years in contract management, vendor negotiations, or procurement, with a focus on subcontractor agreements.


• Skills: Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial terms, compliance standards, and advanced proficiency with contract management tools and systems.


• Attributes: Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Travel

• Upwards of 15%

Work Location and Status

• Contract role, hybrid based out of Houston, TX


• No visa/legal sponsorship

Compensation

• Compensation commensurate with experience


• Competitive benefits package and employee programs


• Strong personal and company growth opportunities

For candidates in the states of California, Colorado, New York and Washington, the anticipated annual base salary for this role is between $50,000 - $95,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The base salary offered is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, education, location, or other factors related to the role.

Sungrow is an equal opportunity employer. Due to strong interests in this position, Sungrow will only reach out to those candidates who best meet the requirements. Thank you for your interest in Sungrow.