Jobs · Finance · Missouri

Contracts and Compliance Administrator

Cushman & Wakefield · Creve Coeur, MO · 2 mo 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.

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