Contracts & Vendor Operations Specialist

Contracts & Vendor Operations Specialist

Redmond, WA

We are a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with a strong presence across the United States. Unified by a shared passion for solving complicated problems, our people are our greatest asset. We use technology as a tool to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, powered by the knowledge, skills, and the expertise of our teams, who all have unique perspectives and years of experience across multiple industries.

We're bold, smart, agile, and fun.

Blueprint helps organizations unlock value from existing assets by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create additional revenue streams and new lines of business. We connect strategy, business solutions, products, and services to transform and grow companies.

At Blueprint, we believe in the power of possibility and are passionate about bringing it to life. Whether you join our bustling product division, our multifaceted services team or you want to grow your career in human resources, your ability to make an impact is amplified when you join one of our teams. You'll focus on solving unique business problems while gaining hands-on experience with the world's best technology.

We believe in unique perspectives and build teams of people with diverse skillsets and backgrounds. At Blueprint, you'll have the opportunity to work with multiple clients and teams, such as data science and product development, all while learning, growing, and developing new solutions. We guarantee you won't find a better place to work and thrive than at Blueprint.

In This Role

As an Operations Contracts Manager, you will support business operations by managing inbound contract and negotiation requests from initial intake through execution and post-deal governance. You will work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers across outsourcing, external staffing, development, software, and cloud-service needs. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to move agreements forward quickly while maintaining accurate documentation, resolving blockers, and improving operational processes.

This is a 12-week assignment

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound contract and negotiation requests through established review and approval processes.
• Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with external suppliers supporting outsourcing, development, staffing, software, and cloud-service needs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate supplier agreements, software agreements, cloud orders, cost proposals, and contract supplements.
• Coordinate project kickoffs and communicate contractual requirements to business, technical, production, and operational stakeholders.
• Maintain supplier relationships and support ongoing partner governance after agreements are executed.
• Track contract status, pipeline activity, deadlines, blocking issues, risks, and required stakeholder actions.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve deal-related issues and maintain business continuity.
• Support external workforce operations and related supplier-management activities.
• Develop and maintain contract documentation, operational trackers, business metrics, team tools, and reporting materials.
• Document best practices and establish repeatable business processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract, supplier, and business operations workflows.
• Support project planning by maintaining goals, timelines, work breakdown structures, metrics, and budgets.
• Track project expenditures, transaction controls, and costs against established budgets.
• Identify potential budget overruns and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Prepare status updates and reporting for key business and operational stakeholders.
• Escalate unresolved risks, blockers, and contractual issues when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Two to four years of relevant experience in contract management, business operations, business development, supplier management, legal operations, or program management.
• Hands-on experience managing contracts or agreements through multiple stages of the contract lifecycle.
• Experience negotiating agreements with suppliers, vendors, or other external partners.
• Experience supporting program, project, or operational-process management.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requests, deadlines, and stakeholder priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to completing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to review cost proposals, track budgets, and apply basic accounting and mathematical principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional background in business…