Vendor Management Business Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a 6+ month fixed-term assignment Primarily remote. Occasional visits to the Quincy, MA headquarters if logically possible. Candidate must reside in New England.

• Develop, implement, and maintain vendor management policies, procedures, and standards.
• Support indirect sourcing teams in evaluating vendor capabilities, service levels, and commercial terms.
• Monitor day‑to‑day vendor performance against contractual obligations, KPIs, and SLAs.
• Lead vendor evaluations, scorecards, and assessment activities to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Build and maintain strong vendor partnerships, serving as a primary point of contact.
• Identify and elevate operational issues, risks, or performance concerns.
• Coordinate cross‑functionally with Procurement, Finance, Operations, and other business units to ensure streamlined vendor engagement.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records of vendor agreements, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Advise Indirect Sourcing to ensure preventive maintenance programs and SLAs are included in contracts.
• Support smooth vendor transitions, renewals, and offboarding processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the vendor management program.
• Perform additional duties as required to meet business needs and uphold company values.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Strong understanding of business operations, procurement, or vendor management best practices.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Experience with any of the following preferred but not required:
  Service Channel, VMDM, Coupa.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong leadership and cross‑functional coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Process‑oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is a leading integrated professional services firm supporting technical requirements and sustainable solutions for the retail and related industries. Utilizing our vast array of in‑house resources, CBES experts tackle the most challenging projects from inception to completion, including project design, engineering, construction and commissioning. Our integrated team provides unique value serving our clients and our climate.

CBES is part of a global network of leading professional services, infrastructure management, and data‑driven sustainability solutions firms for starters. We offer a generous benefits package that includes 28 days of PTO along with a 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match. We don’t just hire anyone at CBES; we’re looking for team members with a deep sense of responsibility, an ability to collaborate, a desire to learn and grow, a willingness to always lend a helping hand.

When you join CBES, you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too – helping you embark on a career with purpose! Whether through our world‑classes training or our Leadership Development framework – CBES cares passionately about the people we hire and ensures that growth is always on the horizon.

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The Company has a Drug‑Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.

Leaders in grocery and retail integrated facilities management, building and engineering and sustainability, City US provides a full suite of end‑to‑end, industry‑disruptive services to trusted partners across the nation. Firmly rooted in transparency, trust and collaboration for nearly 40 years, we work side‑by‑side with partners and team members who share our same values and determination for making a difference in our communities.

Our expertise includes maintenance, engineering, sustainability, technical procurement and support, and cleaning & ancillary services – across the City FM and CBES portfolios.

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The Company has a Drug‑Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.

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