Senior Vendor Management Analyst

Do you have prior experience working in procurement? Do you enjoy managing vendor business relationships? The Lottery is hiring one (1) Senior Vendor Management Analyst to join the IT Governance team in a remote role.

Did you know that the Oregon Lottery is a leader in the gaming industry; and an important contributor of revenue for Oregon's schools, economic development, state parks, watershed restoration, veteran's programs, and outdoor schools? Our impact begins with our workforce and we want you to join us to be part of the impact.

About the Role

You will report to the Senior Manager, IT Governance and support us in building and maintaining long-lasting relationships with vendors through daily activities that improve process and management of suppliers and service providers. You will manage organizational standards for goals, vendor approval procedures, and metrics. you will also coordinate contract negotiations to develop mutually agreeable business terms through partnership with our product managers and vendor account representatives.

You Will:

• Apply Lottery Management Core Values and Expectations in performing daily activities. Ensure conduct embodies the principles of fairness, integrity, security, and honesty (FISH). Support and integrate into your work the Lottery's commitment to:

  • Responsible gambling

  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion

  • Culture of safety

• Administer contracts including recommending amendments or change orders, conducts performance reviews of contract closeouts, and manages vendor business relationships.

• Process, manages, and tracks proposals, purchase orders and invoices for all purchases and sourcing plans.

• Keep accurate records according to state retention schedule.

• Develop goals and operational requirements with consideration for market conditions and opportunities.

• Support with public records request for contract documentation and conducts internal audit inquiries regarding vendor management practices.

• Lead moderate to complex sourcing projects including identifying and coordinating sourcing project teams, conducting market analysis and applying broad industry knowledge to sourcing strategies and recommendations.

•  Mitigate vendor risk by understanding the ramifications of outsourcing products or services and collaborate with product managers in the vendor selection process.

• Complete several project activities including (ie. needs assessment, information gathering, partner discussions, RFP drafting, supplier research, negotiations, analysis and presentations of recommendations/results.

• Perform analysis of spend to help develop sourcing strategies for the business.

• Partner with stakeholders and legal team in the negotiation of contracts and agreements.

• Identify sourcing opportunities to obtain value for the business.

• Ensure compliance with operational requirements, internal controls and regulations.

• Member of the Center of Excellence for maturing the strategic sourcing capabilities of the enterprise.

• Support contract negotiation.

You Have:

Minimum Qualifications

As Lottery team member, you will enjoy:

Work/life balance

• Vacation Leave: 10 hours per month, with increased accruals every 5 years

• Sick Leave: 8 hours per month

• Personal Business Leave: 24 hours per year

• 11 Holidays per year

• Telework and flexible schedules for eligible positions

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits with low monthly premiums

• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death, long-term care, and pre-tax flexible spending accounts

• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - retirement program includes defined benefit (pension) and defined contribution (retirement savings)

• Oregon Savings Growth Plan 457(b) deferred compensation plan that provides additional savings for retirement; post tax, pre-tax options available