Cognizant is seeking a detail-oriented IT Vendor & Contract Management Analyst to manage IT vendor contracts, software licenses, cloud subscriptions, and support agreements. This role will be responsible for maintaining contract records, tracking renewals, coordinating with internal stakeholders and vendors, and supporting compliance and reporting activities. This is a remote role.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US . Cognizant will not sponsor visas now or anytime in the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and manage the IT contract repository, ensuring contract data is accurate and up to date.
- Track contract expirations, renewals, and notice periods, providing proactive reminders to stakeholders.
- Coordinate contract renewal activities with Procurement, Finance, Legal, IT teams, and external vendors.
- Organize and maintain contracts, amendments, statements of work (SOWs), and supporting documentation.
- Support audit, compliance, and governance requirements by ensuring complete and accurate contract records.
- Prepare reports and dashboards on contract status, renewals, vendor inventory, and spend.
- Identify opportunities to improve contract lifecycle and vendor management processes.
- Support administration of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and vendor management tools.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in contract administration, vendor management, procurement support, or related functions.
- Strong knowledge of contract repositories, renewal tracking, and documentation management.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience in reporting and data analysis.
- Experience with Power BI, SharePoint, and ServiceNow Contract/Asset Management modules preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Preferred Skills
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools
- Vendor and supplier coordination
- Compliance and audit support
- Reporting and dashboard development
The salary range for this role is between $50,000 and $58,000 depending on skills and qualifications of the candidate. Applications will be accepted till 9/2/2026.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
- Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
