Sr Vendor Management & Technology Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Senior Specialist Vendor Management and Technology Procurement supports the execution of sourcing, procurement, and vendor management activities across enterprise technology categories, including software, SaaS, hardware, telecommunications, and IT services. This role contributes to cost optimization, contract execution, and vendor performance while operating within established strategies and policies.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of technology procurement and contract management to support efficient and compliant purchasing processes.
• Career Summary
• Coordinate procurement activities for the Information Services Division across software, hardware, telecom, and professional services.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, standards, and procedures.
• Identify and implement incremental improvements to procurement processes and documentation.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and business partners.
• Vendor Management (Sourcing, Procurement, Negotiation, Management)
• Support and, when appropriate, lead sourcing efforts and contract negotiations for technology purchases.
• Engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to evaluate sourcing options and recommend vendors based on cost, quality, and service.
• Manage vendor relationships, including issue resolution, performance tracking, and contract lifecycle activities (renewals, amendments).
• Aid in drafting and revising contract terms in coordination with internal subject matter experts.
• Handle multiple sourcing and procurement efforts while prioritizing to meet business needs.
• Advisory & Analytical Support
• Provide guidance to internal clients on procurement processes, vendor engagement, and contract considerations.
• Support leadership by preparing analysis and recommendations related to vendor selection, cost savings, and contract structures.
• Contribute to process improvements, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Financial Support
• Perform financial analysis, including spend tracking and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure purchases align with approved budgets and procurement processes.
• Legal & Compliance Review
• Review contracts for alignment with company policies and escalate non-standard terms as needed.
• Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Security, and other stakeholders to ensure contract requirements are met.
• Assist in resolving contract-related issues and provide interpretation of contractual terms.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 8+ years of relevant technology procurement experience required.
• Able and willing to work onsite and in-person at the Valero Headquarters in San Antonio, TX.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) or foreign equivalent degree - related field preferred.
• Technology Procurement certification preferred.

Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Initiative
• Results Orientation
• Interpersonal Skills

Benefits

Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
• Company-sponsored Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Onsite Daycare Center
• Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers
• State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities
• Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch
• Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking/hiking on the greenbelt

Pay

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Schedule

Primary Location: US-TX-San Antonio

Unposting Date

Ongoing