What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Lic Renewal Specialist position at MANIFEST Technology?
RENEWALS SPECIALIST/CONTRACTOR to Serve the Financial Industry
JOB SUMMARY
MANIFEST Technology seeks a Renewals Specialist to lead the end-to-end management of contract renewals for software, services, and vendor agreements. The role focuses on ensuring service continuity and cost optimization by proactively tracking timelines, analyzing usage data, and negotiating favorable terms. A successful candidate will serve as a cross-functional bridge, partnering with Legal, Finance, and various business units to align on strategy and approvals. Ideally, applicants should possess 3–5 years of experience in procurement or vendor management, with a specific emphasis on IT renewals like SaaS and software licensing.
Job Type: Contract-to-hire
Duration: Long term and on-going
Location: Hybrid – prefer candidates reside in the Lakeville, MN area.
Pay Range: Market Rate
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage end-to-end contract renewals (software, services, vendor agreements), ensuring continuity and cost optimization
- Track renewal timelines, proactively engage stakeholders, and prevent lapses in service and/or unnecessary renewals
- Partner with Legal, Finance, and business units to align on renewal strategy and approvals
- Maintain accurate renewal data, reporting, and documentation
- Review contracts and usage to identify savings opportunities, negotiate pricing, and improve terms
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3-5 years in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or contract/renewals management
- Experience managing IT renewals (SaaS, software licensing, telecom, or hardware) strongly preferred
- Familiarity with contract terms, pricing models, and basic negotiation practices
- Ability to analyze usage/spend data to support renewal decisions and cost optimization
- Experience working cross-functionally
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple renewal timelines
- Strong communication abilities and client focused mindset
Next Steps
- Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
- Please send your resume to dslaymaker@MANIFESTtechnology.net and then text/call David Slaymaker at 507 250 4420.