Vendor Management Specialist

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Vendor Management Specialist (Contract)

San Mateo, CA or San Diego, CA

Position Overview: 

The Vendor Management Specialist will oversee day-to-day contract request submissions. The primary function of this role will be submitting contract requests provided by business stakeholders into various SIE systems.  This role will take ownership of all contract requests and the related tasks, for US users and will ensure Legal and Finance compliance for SIE policies.

Principle Duties / Responsibilities: 

• Promptly enter appropriate contract submissions into systems used by multiple SIE management layers for accurate contract review
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple concurrent vendor relationships and contracts for multi-disciplinary functions
• Collect, process paperwork for, and analyze contractual relationships; provide concurrent tasks required for successful completion
• Give guidance to staff in areas of Vendor/Contract Management
• Day to day responsibilities may include coordination and logistics of events, planning meetings, departmental meetings, etc.

Required Knowledge / Skills:(Lists out the job skills that must be met to perform the position (i.e. managing subordinates; Knowledge specifications)

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to communicate vertically and cross-functionally
• Extremely collaborative working style
• Successful track record of operational responsibility in areas of contract and vendor management
• Familiarity with Source to Pay & Contract Lifecycle Management systems
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to infer details based on related data
• BA/BS or relevant management work experience preferred

Qualifications:

     Required Experience / Education:

• 0-3+ years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, or contract management
• Understanding of and experience with collaboration technologies

Preferred Experience / Education:

• 4 Year degree from an accredited university preferred
• Coupa & Conga/Agiloft CLM preferred

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In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

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