Vendor Project Specialist

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Vendor Project Specialist

The candidate will be responsible for: Builds and maintains contract record files for ease of tracking contract renewals, projecting financial commitments, and negotiating future agreements. Contracts include external service provider contracts, hardware and software purchase and maintenance contracts, expirations for web security certificates, NU Master Agreement for service vendors, submit new vendor’s W-9 to NU Financials, and other time-sensitive service agreements. Coordinates creation of requests for bids, quotations and proposals, ensuring that appropriate language is included to comply with University policies. May be simultaneously working on ten or more such activities. Maintains boilerplate contract language for efficient review and acceptance by vendors prior to internal University legal review. Coordinates internal review of potential agreements with NUIT Projects Office and NU Office of General Counsel. May be simultaneously working on five or more contracts. Uses contract record files to alert appropriate staff of upcoming contract renewals and coordinates closure of renewal process or contract termination. Must have High-School diploma. Should have 2 years of experience in business operations, bookkeeping, or paralegal responsibilities. Associate’s degree or Bachelor's preferred. Prior work experience in the telecommunications industry desired.

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Job ID: 37388.

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Northwestern University
633 Clark Street
Evanston
Illinois
United States 60208
Website : http://www.northwestern.edu