Valero

Sr Vendor Management & Technology Procurement Specialist

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Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. The world requires reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy and we see this as an opportunity.

Our 10,000 employees work together as a team to relentlessly pursue excellence, embrace the highest standards of safety and responsible operations, leverage our creativity and technical expertise to solve challenging problems, care about our employees and the communities where we work and live, and recognize integrity is critical to our ongoing success.

The Senior Specialist Vendor Management and Technology Procurement supports the execution of sourcing, procurement, and vendor management activities across enterprise technology categories, including software, SaaS, hardware, telecommunications, and IT services. This role contributes to cost optimization, contract execution, and vendor performance while operating within established strategies and policies.

Key Competencies\:

  • Problem-Solving
  • Initiative
  • Results Orientation
  • Interpersonal Skills

At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can\:

General

  • Apply knowledge of technology procurement and contract management to support efficient and compliant purchasing processes.
  • Coordinate procurement activities for the Information Services Division across software, hardware, telecom, and professional services.
  • Ensure adherence to procurement policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Identify and implement incremental improvements to procurement processes and documentation.
  • Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and business partners.


Vendor Management (Sourcing, Procurement, Negotiation, Management)

  • Support and, when appropriate, lead sourcing efforts and contract negotiations for technology purchases.
  • Engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to evaluate sourcing options and recommend vendors based on cost, quality, and service.
  • Manage vendor relationships, including issue resolution, performance tracking, and contract lifecycle activities (renewals, amendments).
  • Assist in drafting and revising contract terms in coordination with internal subject matter experts.
  • Handle multiple sourcing and procurement efforts while prioritizing to meet business needs.

Advisory & Analytical Support

  • Provide guidance to internal clients on procurement processes, vendor engagement, and contract considerations.
  • Support leadership by preparing analysis and recommendations related to vendor selection, cost savings, and contract structures.
  • Contribute to process improvements, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency initiatives.


Financial

  • Support financial analysis, including spend tracking and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Ensure purchases align with approved budgets and procurement processes.


Legal & Compliance

  • Review contracts for alignment with company policies and escalates non-standard terms as needed.
  • Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Security, and other stakeholders to ensure contract requirements are met.
  • Assist in resolving contract-related issues and provides interpretation of contractual terms.

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.