Vendor Management Specialist

Vendor Management Specialist TEKsystems $32.00 - $35.00 / hr life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan United States, California, Santa Barbara May 14, 2026 Job Description

• Vendor Relations Specialist (Intermediate Level)
• This role supports the Procurement, Contracting, and Vendor Relations Manager in managing and strengthening CenCal Health's relationships with nonprovider administrative service vendors. The Vendor Relations Specialist plays a key role in vendor performance oversight, contract compliance, cost optimization, and crossfunctional collaboration.
• Key Responsibilities
• Develops and maintains strong, productive relationships with nonprovider administrative service vendors.
• Monitors vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual terms, regulatory requirements, and established performance benchmarks.
• Collects and analyzes product, pricing, and performance data to identify opportunities for cost savings and service improvements.
• Partners with department leadership on budgeting, financial management, data analysis, presentations, training initiatives, and interdepartmental requests.
• Supports procurement, contracting, and vendorrelated initiatives through effective project management and coordination. Required Skills
• Vendor Management
• Project Management
• Procurement Qualifications & Experience
• Proven experience as a Vendor Relations Specialist or in a comparable role.
• Working knowledge of contract law, legal terminology, and compliance requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Highly organized, detailoriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to interpret, implement, and administer company policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate alternatives and recommend practical, effective solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Demonstrated listening, negotiation, and conflictresolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Professional, responsive, and consistent when handling highpriority or timesensitive matters.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to lead and actively participate in meetings and crossfunctional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including SmartSheets.
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract position based out of Santa Barbara, CA 93110.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Workplace Type
• This is a hybrid position in Santa Barbara,CA 93110.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.

About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. 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.

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• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
• We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.

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