Vendor Management Analyst

Finnegan • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Finnegan is a law firm focused on intellectual property services globally, emphasizing client and employee relationships. The Vendor Management Analyst supports the firm’s vendor management and procurement operations by assisting with the full vendor lifecycle, performance monitoring, risk and compliance activities, and vendor data management. This role works with the Vendor Manager to partner closely with Financial Services, IT, Operations, department leaders, and other internal stakeholders to ensure vendors deliver services in accordance with contractual terms, firm standards, and regulatory requirements. The Vendor Management Analyst plays a key role in maintaining accurate vendor records, analyzing vendor performance data, supporting due diligence and onboarding processes, and contributing to continuous improvement of vendor management practices and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of experience in vendor management, procurement, contract administration, or supplier management.
• Working knowledge of contracts, commercial terms, and vendor governance principles.
• Strong analytical skills with experience creating reports and dashboards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, service-oriented approach to working with internal teams and vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and vendor or contract management systems.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and commitment to ethical business practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end vendor lifecycle processes, including onboarding, performance monitoring, renewals, and offboarding.
• Serve as a point of contact for vendor inquiries and coordination, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Maintain effective working relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to support clear communication and timely issue resolution.
• Assist with vendor transition and offboarding activities to ensure continuity of services and proper closure of obligations.
• Monitor vendor performance against contractual terms, SLAs, and KPIs.
• Assist in tracking performance issues and remediation actions.
• Support invoice validation, billing discrepancy resolution, and cost analysis in partnership with Financial Services and internal lead contact.
• Prepare data, dashboards, and materials for vendor business reviews and leadership reporting.
• Assist with vendor due diligence and risk assessments, including collection and validation of required documentation.
• Support compliance with firm policies, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards.
• Maintain accurate and centralized vendor records to support audit readiness.
• Identify and escalate potential contract, compliance, or operational risks.
• Develop and maintain vendor performance reports, dashboards, surveys, and analytics.
• Analyze vendor data to identify performance trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support development and maintenance of SOPs, templates, and guidance documentation.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives, including standardization, automation, and enhanced reporting.
• Support administration of vendor and contract management systems and collaboration platforms.

Benefits

• A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees