Contracts and Compliance Administrator
Cushman & Wakefield · Creve Coeur, MO · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteFinance$20.43–$24.04/hrFull-time
Ongoing management, administration, performance, and compliance of an assigned portfolio of approximately 100 active service vendors. This role owns the post-onboarding lifecycle of vendor relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for vendors, overseeing contract execution, compliance, payment coordination, performance quality, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Vendor Relationship & Account Management
- Serve as the primary relationship owner for an assigned portfolio of ~100+ active vendors
- Maintain strong, professional vendor partnerships focused on reliability, service quality, and responsiveness
- Act as the escalation point for vendor-related issues including performance, compliance gaps, payment disputes, or operational concerns
- Partner with Dispatch / National Operations Center to ensure vendors are engaged, responsive, and appropriately utilized
- Contract Administration & Management
- Draft, review, execute, and maintain vendor contracts, amendments, and service agreements
- Manage contract lifecycle activities including renewals, updates, terminations, and documentation control
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure contract terms align with operational and financial requirements
- Ensure contract terms, rates, and service scopes are clearly documented and enforced
- Compliance, Risk & Safety Oversight
- Ensure ongoing vendor compliance with insurance requirements, certificates of insurance (COIs), bonding, licenses, and regulatory standards
- Monitor adherence to safety, environmental, and risk management requirements
- Coordinate background checks, drug testing, and other required compliance activities as applicable
- Proactively identify and remediate compliance gaps to mitigate liability and operational risk
- Conduct or coordinate audits, drills, or testing requirements to validate vendor readiness and compliance
- Performance Management & Quality Assurance
- Monitor vendor performance against established service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards
- Track and evaluate performance metrics including service quality, response time, callbacks, billing accuracy, and customer satisfaction
- Lead performance reviews and corrective action discussions with vendors as needed
- Partner with internal teams to address quality concerns and implement improvement plans
- Financial Oversight & Cost Management
- Partner with Facilities Hub Finance on vendor payment execution and resolve invoicing or billing discrepancies
- Ensure vendors are paid accurately and timely according to contract terms
- Support rate negotiations, cost reviews, and cost-reduction initiatives where appropriate
- Monitor spend trends, discounts, rebates, and aggregation opportunities
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Vendor Onboarding to ensure smooth handoff of newly onboarded vendors
- Collaborate with Dispatch / Operations to support vendor utilization, coverage, and service execution
- Partner with Finance and Accounts Payable on payment accuracy and issue resolution
- Communicate risks, trends, and performance insights to leadership
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate vendor records, documentation, and compliance tracking
- Ensure vendor data integrity across systems and platforms
- Provide reporting on compliance status, performance metrics, and vendor risk
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in vendor administration, vendor management, contract administration, or supplier management
- Experience managing a large portfolio of external vendors or service providers
- Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and compliance requirements
- Working knowledge of insurance, COIs, licensing, and vendor risk management
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation and follow-through capabilities
- Ability to collaborate effectively across operations, finance, and compliance teams
Qualifications
- Preferred:
- Experience in facilities management, maintenance, construction, or service-based industries
- Familiarity with vendor management systems, contract management platforms, or compliance tools
- Experience supporting audits, safety programs, or regulatory compliance initiatives
- Experience participating in vendor rate negotiations or cost-reduction initiatives
- Remote Work Requirements:
- High-speed internet (150-300 mbps download) supporting video meetings, remote system access, and uninterrupted workflow
- Quiet, distraction-free workspace suitable for professional phone conversations and protecting customer information
- Camera-on participation required during meetings and trainings
- Workspace must accommodate multiple screens and provide an ergonomic setup
- Backup plan for connectivity disruptions, including access to an alternate location (e.g., co-working space, library)
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
Pay
$20.43 - $24.04 per hour, depending on factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.