Vendor Management & Technology Procurement Specialist

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.

As a

Vendor Management & Technology Procurement Specialist,

you will strive for operational efficiency and cost savings by working with key stakeholders across the corporation to identify and negotiate for enterprise software (on-premise and hosted), hardware, networking, telecommunications and technology professional services.

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

- Negotiates the delivery of support and services for the Information Services Division in the procurement of enterprise software (on-premise and hosted), hardware, networking, telecom and professional services.

- Adheres to centralized procurement strategy, policies, and procedures.

- Develops work relationships with all levels of management and Valero business partners across all departmental and functional lines at all levels within the organization.

- Provides contract financial analysis for leadership to use for decision making.

Vendor Management (Sourcing, Procurement, Negotiation, Management)

- Sources, qualifies and enlists preferred supplier base for key goods and services; recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness.

- Manages supplier vendor relations; support onsite teams in resolving vendor issues as necessary.

- Leads negotiation of contracts and vendor management, evaluation of vendor performance, administration of contract documents, resolution of contract issues, monitoring and managing expiring contracts.

- Manages multiple efforts simultaneously and effectively prioritizes in order to maximize business impact in a very fast-paced environment.

Legal

- First line of review of contracts for compliance with Valero Legal policies.

- Resolve contract disputes and negotiate on behalf of Valero’s best interests.

- Ensure IT contract language addresses specific issues raised by internal stakeholders including, but not limited to Legal, Compliance, Data Security, Risk Management, Information Privacy and Governance, Internal Audit, and Tax.

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

Job

Information Services

Primary Location:

US-TX-San Antonio

Job Posting

Jun 23, 2025, 9:15:54 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Minimum Requirements

- High School Diploma or GED. - 5+ years of relevant technology procurement experience required.

- Able and willing to work onsite and in-person at the Valero Headquarters in San Antonio, TX.

Preferred Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) or foreign equivalent degree - related field preferred.

- Technology Procurement certification preferred.

Benefits

- Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:

- Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program

- 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting

- Company-sponsored Pension Plan

- Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs

- Onsite Daycare Center

- Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers

- State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities

- Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch

- Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking/hiking on the greenbelt

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team. For more information, visit Valero.com.

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.