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R&D Transportation Services, Inc. · 5 hours ago

Vendor Contracts Analyst

R&D Transportation Services, Inc. is a company that coordinates with qualified vendors to deliver safe and reliable transportation services for individuals with disabilities. The Vendor Contracts Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting vendor development and contract administration, ensuring effective communication and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

Collaborates with R&D customers to assist prospective vendors to navigate through the Centers’ vendor application process
Corresponds with prospective vendors regarding inquiries or eligibility requirements
Effectively communicates with vendors regarding service expectations and compliance items
Performs internal screening process to evaluate if vendors will meet contract and service expectations
Provides guidance and technical assistance to prospective vendors through the vendor development process
Reviews of prospective vendor cost statements for accuracy and completeness
Collaborates regularly with vendors to ensure timely submissions of corresponding documentation in order to move the process forward
Serves as company liaison between internal and external parties during contract development and negotiation phases
After vendors are established, coordinates service implementation activities with respective project teams
Assists with RFP process to expand vendor development efforts in specified service regions
Generates contract drafts, revisions, and amendments as needed
Works with vendors to ensure timely execution of contracts
Keeps management team informed of all activity through timely preparation of reports
Understands R&D customer needs and service requirements
Tracks contract origination/termination dates, terms, designated signing agents, etc
Effectively communicates with appropriate departments regarding the status of all contracts
Proactively communicates with management team and other agencies regarding delays, discrepancies, etc
Provides contract summaries and helps to ensure timely contract execution consistent with company policies
Collaborates with Centers to ensure that contracts adhere to their respective service expectations
Communicates changes/updates to customer requirements and effectively interprets these expectations to align policies and procedures to all related service agreements
Responds to customer needs by faxing, scanning, emailing, and/or through other webbased applications
Ensure that contracts are established in accordance with respective project requirements related to quality, objectives, schedules and other specifications
Prepares reports, correspondence, and presentations as needed
Maintains physical and digital files of contracts and corresponding records
Maintains current resource documents i.e. insurance certificates, business licenses, etc
Other related duties may be assigned

Qualification

Contract administrationVendor developmentCommunication skillsMS Office SuiteAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceAttention to detailTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including strong presentation skills
Excellent customer service skills
Computer literacy skills, proficiency in MS Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint
Financial, analytical, statistical, and mathematical methods and procedures
Excellent reading and language comprehension
Attention to detail and the ability to identify errors or inconsistencies
Ability to gather, relate and summarize information into logical conclusions
Ability to prioritize projects and manage time effectively
Ability to collaborate with teams at all levels of the organization
3+ years of experience with contract administration work within state and federally funded agencies
BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university
Experience with analysis of agreements
Experience in negotiating contract terms and conditions

Preferred

Theories, principles, practices of passenger transportation planning in the area of ADA is preferable
3+ years preferable customer service skills

Company

R&D Transportation Services, Inc.

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Founded in 1991, R&D Transportation Services, Inc.

Funding

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Early Stage
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