Job Information
Aston Carter Senior Vendor Management Analyst in Hanover, Maryland
Job Title: Senior Vendor Management Analyst
Job Description
As a Senior Vendor Management Analyst, you will oversee the management of assigned vendors to define, influence, and measure the delivery of committed services. Your role includes monitoring vendor performance against contract terms to ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs, acting as the central point of contact for vendors, and maintaining close relationships between strategic vendors and internal resources. You will also be responsible for creating and publishing vendor performance dashboards, managing surveys, analyzing data, and developing presentations to drive operational excellence. Collaborative efforts with Enterprise Architecture, business leads, and Procurement will be essential to uphold company policies and mitigate risks. Additionally, you will support Finance with invoice validation, billing dispute resolution, and cost analysis.
Hard Skills
5 years of experience working as an Analyst
Working knowledge of software lifecycle
Creating KPIs
Ability to apply and guide principles and concepts
Working knowledge of industry standards, engagement types, rules, and general terms
Soft Skills
Ability to triage compliance issues
Strong relationship-building skills
Excellent analytical skills
Effective communication
Job Type
This is a permanent position.
Work Environment
On-site 4 days a week in Hanover, MD, 1 day remote
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® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.