Vendor Manager

As a Vendor Manager, you will play a key role in building and scaling professional services that support leave of absence, disability, and accommodation programs for a global workforce. You will own relationships with a growing portfolio of vendors worldwide, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative, cost-efficient services at scale. This role combines vendor management, financial analysis, contract negotiation, and operational excellence to drive high performance and long-term, cost-effective growth across the vendor ecosystem. Responsibilities Manage end-to-end vendor contract lifecycles, including new contracts, renewals, and amendments across a diverse portfolio of vendors. Partner with Procurement, Legal, Finance, Security, and other internal teams to source, negotiate, and execute vendor contracts, including complex multi-vendor RFPs and global engagements. Lead third-party security and compliance reviews across all vendors, ensuring timely completion and adherence to compliance standards. Oversee vendor financial operations, including purchase order creation and amendments, invoicing and payment processing, monthly accruals, and budget forecasting in collaboration with Business, Cost, and Finance teams. Onboard new vendors through established processes, including compliance onboarding, security reviews, and performance management setup. Manage vendor performance against contractual SLAs and budget, prepare budget-to-actual analyses, identify risks, and partner with Finance and Service Delivery teams on strategic plans to optimize performance and costs. Navigate global vendor complexities, including in-country signatory requirements, legal and tax considerations, and country-specific compliance nuances. Troubleshoot and resolve vendor escalations such as payment delinquencies, invoicing disputes, service failures, and purchase order or invoicing violations with urgency and sound judgment. Provide ad hoc and regularly scheduled updates to leadership on vendor portfolio health, contract status, financial performance, and compliance posture. Act as a subject matter expert on contract terms for Service Delivery teams, internal customers, and leaders, ensuring clear understanding and appropriate application of contractual obligations. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional or military experience in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. 3+ years of professional experience in vendor management, finance, procurement, or a closely related field. Proven experience managing vendor contract lifecycles, including negotiations, renewals, and amendments with internal and external stakeholders. Experience with vendor financial operations, including purchase orders, invoicing, accruals, and budget forecasting. Additional Skills & Qualifications HR experience or exposure to HR processes and practices, particularly related to leave of absence, disability, and accommodation services. Work Environment This role operates in a 100% remote work environment, offering flexibility in location while collaborating with global teams and vendors. You will work extensively with digital tools and systems to manage contracts, financial operations, security reviews, and performance reporting. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement. You will engage with stakeholders across multiple time zones and geographies, supporting a global vendor portfolio and contributing to a culture that strives to be an outstanding employer. Dress code is generally aligned with a professional remote setting, suitable for virtual meetings with internal stakeholders and external partners. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.