Contracts & Vendor Operations Specialist


Job Location:

Redmond, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 25 - 29
Posted on: 3 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who is Blueprint

We are a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue Washington with a strong presence across the United States. Unified by a shared passion for solving complicated problems our people are our greatest asset. We use technology as a tool to bridge the gap between strategy and execution powered by the knowledge skills and theexpertiseof our teams who all have unique perspectives and years of experience across multiple smart agile and fun.

What does Blueprint do

Blueprint helps organizations unlock value from existing assets byleveragingcutting-edgetechnology to createadditionalrevenue streams and new lines of business. We connect strategy business solutions products and services to transform and grow companies.

Why Blueprint

At Blueprint we believe in the power of possibility and are passionate about bringing it to you join our bustling product division our multifaceted services team or you want to grow your career in human resources your ability to make an impact is amplified when you join one of our on solving unique business problems while gaining hands-on experience with the worlds best technology. We believe in unique perspectives and build teams of people with diverse skillsets and Blueprint youll have the opportunity to work with multiple clients and teams such as data science and product development all while learning growing and developing new guarantee youwontfind a better place to work and thrive than at Blueprint.

In This Role

As an Operations Contracts Manager you will support business operations by managing inbound contract and negotiation requests from initial intake through execution and post-deal governance. You will work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers across outsourcing external staffing development software and cloud-service needs. This role requires strong attention to detail sound judgment and the ability to move agreements forward quickly while maintaining accurate documentation resolving blockers and improving operational processes.

This is a 12-week assignment

Responsibilities

  • Manage inbound contract and negotiation requests through established review and approval processes.
  • Identify evaluate and coordinate with external suppliers supporting outsourcing development staffing software and cloud-service needs.
  • Draft review and negotiate supplier agreements software agreements cloud orders cost proposals and contract supplements.
  • Coordinate project kickoffs and communicate contractual requirements to business technical production and operational stakeholders.
  • Maintain supplier relationships and support ongoing partner governance after agreements are executed.
  • Track contract status pipeline activity deadlines blocking issues risks and required stakeholder actions.
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve deal-related issues and maintain business continuity.
  • Support external workforce operations and related supplier-management activities.
  • Develop and maintain contract documentation operational trackers business metrics team tools and reporting materials.
  • Document best practices and establish repeatable business processes.
  • Identify opportunities to improve contract supplier and business operations workflows.
  • Support project planning by maintaining goals timelines work breakdown structures metrics and budgets.
  • Track project expenditures transaction controls and costs against established budgets.
  • Identify potential budget overruns and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Prepare status updates and reporting for key business and operational stakeholders.
  • Escalate unresolved risks blockers and contractual issues when necessary.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in business management economics finance accounting or a related field.
  • Two to four years of relevant experience in contract management business operations business development supplier management legal operations or program management.
  • Hands-on experience managing contracts or agreements through multiple stages of the contract lifecycle.
  • Experience negotiating agreements with suppliers vendors or other external partners.
  • Experience supporting program project or operational-process management.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requests deadlines and stakeholder priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to completing accurate high-quality work.
  • Ability to work independently manage time effectively and escalate issues appropriately.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to review cost proposals track budgets and apply basic accounting and mathematical principles.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional background in business development business operations procurement contract administration or legal operations.
  • Experience supporting contract and supplier operations within a large global enterprise environment.
  • Experience with software licensing cloud-service agreements outsourcing agreements or external workforce contracts.
  • Experience working with technical production finance legal and operational stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with enterprise applications contract repositories project-management platforms or business reporting tools.
  • Experience documenting business processes developing best practices or implementing operational improvements.
  • Experience tracking project budgets expenditures business metrics and performance against established targets.
  • Knowledge of strategic planning resource allocation supplier governance and operational risk management.

Salary Range

At Blueprint we strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value of our team members. Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors including skills education responsibilities experience and geographic market. For candidates based in Washington State the anticipated salary range is$25 $29 per hr. Please note that we typically do not hire new employees at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience skills and internal equity. The final salary and job title may vary depending on the selected candidates qualifications and could fall outside the stated range.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blueprint Technologies LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race color age disability sex gender identity or expression orientation veteran/military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familial status genetic information citizenship or any other status protected by law.

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Blueprint believe in the importance of a healthy and happy team which is why our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Medical dental and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401k program
  • Competitive PTO offerings
  • Parental Leave
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

Location: Hybrid


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