Software Vendor Management Specialist

HSI • Eugene, OR

3d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Software Vendor Management Specialist manages the day-to-day administration and tracking of software vendors. The role maintains accurate vendor records, contracts, renewals, reviews, costs, and supporting documentation, and coordinates with vendors and internal teams to keep required activities on schedule. It is suited to someone who is highly organized and detail-oriented, comfortable handling software vendors, financial information, established processes, and multiple deadlines; a technical IT background is not required.

The role is based out of the company’s Eugene, Oregon office. After onsite onboarding and training, the position transitions to a hybrid schedule, with approximately 2–3 days per week in the office.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in vendor administration, contract administration, purchasing, accounting/financial administration, or another detail-oriented administrative role involving recordkeeping, tracking, and follow-up.
• Associate degree, relevant coursework, or comparable experience in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong organization and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, vendors, and open items at the same time.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting concepts, including general ledger (GL) codes and expense classification.
• Experience reviewing or researching expenses, invoices, credit card activity, financial transactions, or similar records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with vendors and internal teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business productivity tools.
• Ability to learn and consistently follow established processes and documentation requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with Sage or similar accounting software.
• Experience supporting software/SaaS vendors, contracts, renewals, or vendor audits.
• Familiarity with service-level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Familiarity with software vendor security-review or approval processes.
• General familiarity with software and common IT terminology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of software vendors, contracts, renewal dates, costs, and supporting documentation.
• Track contract and renewal timelines and coordinate with vendors and internal software owners to keep required activities on schedule.
• Monitor required IT security reviews for new and renewing software vendors, ensuring they are initiated, documented, and completed through the appropriate IT process.
• Coordinate and track vendor audits, including required documentation, security requirements, identified risks, outstanding items, and completion status.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for routine vendor communication, documentation requests, and follow-up.
• Track applicable service-level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs), identify potential concerns, and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Follow up with vendors and internal stakeholders about outstanding documentation, approvals, security reviews, renewals, and other open items.
• Run and review Sage reports and company credit card activity to identify and track software-related spending.
• Research unidentified, miscoded, or unexpected software expenditures and work with internal teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Identify software purchases that may have occurred outside established IT processes and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
• Maintain complete and organized vendor records and documentation in accordance with established processes.
• Provide administrative tracking support for software deployment, single sign-on (SSO), and other IT-related initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous PTO.
• Unlimited access to the Learning & Development library, including the company’s own LMS content.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage.
• Generous 1:1 company 401(k) match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree