Vendor Management Specialist

DATE OF ISSUE: January 22, 2025

DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 4, 2025

POSITION: Vendor Management Specialist

LOCATION: Tontitown, Arkansas

SUPERVISOR: General Counsel

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Full-time position for a Vendor Management Specialist (VMS) who establishes and maintains vendor relationships by managing, negotiating, and tracking contracts throughout the contract lifecycle.This role will work closely with various departments to draft, review, and finalize contracts, and will be instrumental in minimizing risks and maximizing benefits for the organization.The VMS will manage the organization's vendor risk management program and will assist legal counsel with other projects as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, law, computer science, or related field.

Prior Work Experience:

• Three to five years related experience in law, procurement, contract/vendor management, project management, or information technology.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

Certifications:

• A relevant advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., Certified Contract Management) is preferred but not required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expert knowledge of Information Technology products and service agreements
• Expert knowledge of contract law and regulations related to cybersecurity and vendor management
• Expert knowledge and technical competence with contract management software and/or applicable automated system
• Working knowledge of technology security standards and best practices
• General knowledge of applicable laws to assist the legal department
• Skill in managing large complex contracts, with preference for IT categories, including hardware, software, service, and communication
• Skill in negotiating complex agreements to achieve the best outcome for the organization
• Skill in planning and coordinating large/complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Skill in application programming interfaces
• Skill in communicating technical information to a non-technical audience

Farm Credit of Western Arkansas offers full-time employees an excellent compensation package, which includes, but is not limited to:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Vacation days allocated based on years of service to a maximum 200 hours per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Flexible work program
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life/AD&D benefits, etc.
• Fitness Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

SEND RESUME TO:

Attn: Luann Berry, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Farm Credit of Western Arkansas

3115 West 2nd Court, Russellville, AR 72801

E-mail: luann.berry@myaglender.com

EO/AA/M/F/V/D - No Agencies Please

Farm Credit of Western Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact luann.berry@myaglender.com or call (479) 968-1434.