Vendor Relations Consultant II (Topeka, Tulsa, OKC, El Paso)

Are you being referred by a ONE Gas employee? If so, reach out to that connection and ask about the employee referral program. They can send you a link to apply directly so they can receive credit!

Job Posting End Date: 6/22/2026

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. ONE Gas does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of ONE Gas as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

What You Will Do

• Monitors vendor relationships, capital and O&M spend analysis and asset management for Administrative Services.
• Tracks service level expectations to drive improved processes, reduced risk, and minimized cost.
• Develops Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), and Requests for Quotation (RFQ).
• Assess results, document recommendations, and communicate results to key stakeholders.
• Evaluates potential vendors using criteria such as industry experience, capacity, quality standards and financial stability.
• Communicate expectations and standards; and negotiate contract terms with vendors
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation relating to vendor selection processes and contractual and business obligations.
• Collects and analyzes data on vendor contracts, performance, risk and relationships to key stakeholders and vendors.
• Responsible for ensuring contractual compliance, including software licensing and resolving vendor issues and disputes.
• Coordinates, researches and prepares information regarding the Enterprise Services budget including but not limited to monthly variance analysis and annual budget compilation.
• Responsible for effectively managing IT maintenance agreements and facilities lease agreements.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
• Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
• Roles for Individual Contributor forthcoming

What You Will Need

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, other related field or an equivalent combination of formal education and job-related experience
• Experience understanding contracts and software licensing agreements.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, preferably with budgets or accounting background.
• Working knowledge of applying policies and implementing procedures consistent with established strategies.
• Working knowledge of identifying and utilizing key performance indicators to drive successful results.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and negotiate contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to make presentations to groups and individuals and communicate effectively with vendors.
• Minimum Applicable driver's license.
• Requires travel to offices and job sites throughout system.
• Mobility to travel in and around office surroundings.
• Communicate and/or exchange information verbally; conduct oral presentations.
• Visual Requirements sufficient to perform job duties.

Inclusion & Diversity is a core value at ONE Gas. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.

ONE Gas has great benefits! Here are just a few:

• Medical/Dental/Vision packages that fit your family's needs.
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K) plan that is 100% matched up to 6%.
• Profit Sharing contributions may also be made under the 401(k) Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Basic and Optional Employee Term Life Insurance
• Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement