Vendor Management Specialist

Description

TEKsystems is seeking a Vendor Management Specialist (VMO Analyst), Bio Med and Clinical Engineering. This role will partner closely with Bio Med leadership to drive commercial governance, performance management, and contracting discipline across biomedical engineering, diagnostic imaging maintenance, and related OEM and third‑party service agreements.

• Manage contract lifecycle for Bio Med vendors, including MSAs, SOWs, amendments, renewal planning, termination rights, and negotiation strategy coordination across Purchasing and Legal.
• Serve as the primary VMO interface to Bio Med leadership to define scope, operating model needs, and commercial strategy (including in sourcing/outsourcing scenarios and transition sequencing).
• Lead and coordinate competitive sourcing events, RF(x) processes, vendor down selects, and BAFOs for Bio Med, diagnostic imaging maintenance, and related service categories, in collaboration with IT leadership and Purchasing.
• Establish and monitor performance management constructs (SLAs, response times, uptime expectations, escalation protocols), and drive remediation where performance deviations occur.
• Provide analytical support for cost reduction initiatives, benchmarking, utilization‑based optimization, and contract rationalization across equipment service portfolios.
• Maintain portfolio governance artifacts: vendor profiles, risk assessments, value realization trackers, and Q  materials.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and executive‑ready reporting for Bio Med vendor performance and financial stewardship.
• Coordinate cross‑functional alignment with IT, Cyber, and operational stakeholders on connected medical device considerations, including cybersecurity and integration requirements.
• Provide support and lightweight training to Bio Med leaders managing vendor relationships, including playbooks, templates, and negotiation readiness.

• Great communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Vendor management expertise, including MSA, SOW, purchasing, and Bio Med domain knowledge.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management, competitive sourcing, and performance monitoring.

Expert Level

Contract to Hire position based out of Edison, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $75.00 – $80.00 per hour.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

Fully remote position.

Final date to receive applications:
January 9, 2026.

TEKsystems is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.