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$45 - $48/hr

... a vendor management professional to lead a portfolio of medium-to-high complexity technology ... For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for vendor management consultant in the United States is $42.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.50 and $49.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Vendor Management Consultant helps organizations optimize their relationships with third-party suppliers and service providers. They are responsible for evaluating vendors, negotiating contracts, monitoring vendor performance, and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations. Their work is crucial for minimizing risk, improving service quality, and controlling costs. Additionally, they often develop strategies to streamline procurement processes and resolve issues between vendors and internal teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a vendor management consultant?

To thrive as a Vendor Management Consultant, you need expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and a solid understanding of procurement processes, often supported by a relevant degree or certification such as CPM or CPSM. Familiarity with vendor management systems (VMS), procurement software like SAP Ariba, and data analysis tools is highly valuable. Strong interpersonal skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities help you build trust and resolve issues efficiently. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring cost-effective, compliant vendor partnerships and optimizing organizational value from supplier relationships.

What are some common challenges faced by vendor management consultants in building strong supplier relationships?

Vendor Management Consultants often encounter challenges such as aligning supplier performance with organizational goals, managing communication across different time zones or cultures, and handling contract negotiations to ensure mutual benefit. Balancing cost control with quality and compliance requirements can also be demanding, particularly when onboarding new vendors or addressing underperformance. Success in this role typically relies on proactive relationship-building and clear, ongoing communication with both internal stakeholders and external vendors.
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Infographic showing various Vendor Management Consultant job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,055 per year, or $42.3 per hour.

IT Contract & Vendor Governance Consultant

Doral, FL • On-site

Kforce Technology Staffing
IT Services • 1 - 5K employees
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Doral, FL that is seeking an experienced technology professional to serve as an IT Contract & Vendor Governance Consultant in south Florida area. This role will represent Information Technology during the review of technology contracts, statements of work, managed services agreements, and project-based engagements.
Summary:
Unlike Legal or Sourcing, this role is focused on ensuring contracts adequately support IT's operational, support, service delivery, and project execution requirements. The consultant must have deep experience working with technology vendors and understand how contractual language translates into day-to-day service delivery, project execution, vendor accountability, and operational success.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience within enterprise IT organizations and understands what differentiates a strong agreement from one that creates operational risk, ambiguity, or vendor accountability challenges.
REQUIREMENTS:
* 10+ years of experience in enterprise Information Technology
* Extensive experience working with technology vendors, managed service providers, systems integrators, and consulting organizations
Direct experience reviewing, negotiating, or managing:
* Managed Services Agreements
* Statements of Work (SOWs)
* Staff Augmentation Agreements
* Fixed-Price Project Contracts
* Outsourcing Agreements
* Professional Services Contracts
Strong understanding of:
* IT Operations
* Infrastructure Services
* Application Development
* Cloud Services
* Service Management
* Cybersecurity
* Vendor Governance
* IT Project Delivery
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Kforce is a professional staffing services firm that is located in Tampa, Florida, US. Operational since 1962, it specializes in flexible and direct hire staffing in Technology and Finance & Accounting, engaging over 23,000 highly skilled professionals annually with more than 4,000 customers. Kforce operates within various industry sectors such as healthcare, financial services, communications, and government. Their mission is to have a meaningful impact on all the lives they serve, with a focus on integrity, respect, and trust.

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Tampa, FL, US

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