Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cognizant is seeking a detail-oriented IT Vendor and Contract Management Analyst to manage IT vendor contracts, software licenses, cloud subscriptions, and support agreements. The role maintains contract records, tracks renewals, coordinates with stakeholders and vendors, and supports compliance, reporting, and contract lifecycle management activities.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and manage the IT contract repository, ensuring contract data is accurate and up to date
- Track contract expirations, renewals, and notice periods, providing proactive reminders to stakeholders
- Coordinate contract renewal activities with Procurement, Finance, Legal, IT teams, and external vendors
- Organize and maintain contracts, amendments, statements of work (SOWs), and supporting documentation
- Support audit, compliance, and governance requirements by ensuring complete and accurate contract records
- Prepare reports and dashboards on contract status, renewals, vendor inventory, and spend
- Identify opportunities to improve contract lifecycle and vendor management processes
- Support administration of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and vendor management tools
Skills
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the US
- Experience in contract administration, vendor management, procurement support, or related functions
- Strong knowledge of contract repositories, renewal tracking, and documentation management
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience in reporting and data analysis
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Experience with Power BI, SharePoint, and ServiceNow Contract/Asset Management modules preferred
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools
- Vendor and supplier coordination
- Compliance and audit support
- Reporting and dashboard development
Benefits
- This is a remote role.
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