Contract and Vendor Management Specialist – IT
Posted 2026-05-05
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
- Job Description:
- Responsible for providing support for all vendor managed program’s processing, operations, and customer service.
- Administration, execution, and reconciliation of contracts and vendor management, along with tracking of contract terms and supporting questions of payments and contract terms.
- Ability to work collaboratively with vendors and internal teams to support the development of strategic vendor relationships.
- Create and manage incentives or performance measures that guide vendor behavior.
- Skill in bridging communication between IT and business teams, helping translate needs, expectations, and opportunities for improved value.
- Ability to understand and support technical requirements and processes, aligning them with customer needs and organizational goals.
- Requirements:
- Foundational experience in supporting IT contracts, vendor coordination, or customer account management through internships, academic projects, or early professional roles.
- Exposure to IT environments—whether through coursework, hands‑on projects, or entry‑level work.
- Ability to learn and understand complex business and technology topics, demonstrated through academic achievements, project work, or involvement in cross‑functional initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in an analytical or business‑related field.
- Strong interpersonal, relationship‑building, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Experience or coursework related to data analysis, including interpreting datasets, identifying trends, and presenting insights to support decision‑making.
- Exposure to data management concepts, such as data quality, data governance, or maintaining structured information in spreadsheets, databases, or business systems.
- Ability to support the development of technology roadmaps by gathering requirements, analyzing data, and coordinating with cross‑functional IT teams.
- Basic understanding of IT security principles, risk identification, and mitigation strategies (coursework or training acceptable).
- Familiarity with the services or technologies provided by vendors and an interest in learning market trends, competitive landscapes, and vendor performance indicators.
- Understanding of best practices in vendor management, contract processes, and service delivery models (can be gained through training or guided experience).
- Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace ® , backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.