Supplier Relationship Specialist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you. CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other. CLA is growing and seeking to hire an experienced Supplier Relationship Specialistto join our talented Information Technology team. The position offers growth, flexibility and a collaborative work environment. In this position you should have the following; excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment. Most important, demonstrate a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation. This role supports contract administration, supplier relationship activities, analysis, and process execution across assigned suppliers and agreements. They work within established procedures, partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers, maintain accurate records, prepare analysis, and escalate risks or decisions that require senior or manager involvement. They contribute ideas and support for improvements across the contract lifecycle and supplier management processes. How you'll create opportunities in this Supplier Relationship Specialist role: Contract Administration and Analysis: Support the review, preparation, routing, and administration of supplier agreements in collaboration with internal review teams and other stakeholders. Perform contract analysis using established guidance to identify key obligations, business terms, renewal dates, usage considerations, and potential risks for review by senior team members or management. Maintain complete and accurate contract records, documentation, amendments, renewals, and related metadata. Monitor assigned agreements, their timelines, coordinate follow-up, and escalate issues or decisions outside established authority. Analyze spend, usage, renewals, and contract information to identify potential cost-saving or value-improvement opportunities. Support implementation and tracking of approved cost optimization actions without compromising required quality or service. Vendor Relationship Support: Negotiate terms and conditions... For full info follow application link. CLA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. EOE/AA Employer/Vets/Disability ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/6047E301AB1C4DA5