Vendor Risk Associate
•2 days ago
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$51 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Topeka, Kansas |
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Job Description
Job Description
Vendor Risk Associate
ABOUT THE POSITION:
This position will support the identification, vetting, and contracting process with regards to vendor / supply chain risk issues and will report to the Head of Vendor Risk Management.
Key categories of vendor risk management include:
- Due Diligence
- Monitoring
- Managing
- Mitigating
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Review supplier initial due diligence materials (Compliance, IT Security, Financials)
- Identify potential issues and establish appropriate follow up steps for uncovered issues
- Monitor and report on any supply chain risk incident occurrences for critical vendors
- Assist business owners and SSEM team members with vendor on-boarding; screening, risk assessments, etc.
- Document the completion and acceptance of these actions
- Create and conduct training for business owners on standards and practices associated with vendor / supply chain risk management
- Manage routine supplier risk evaluation schedule; track contract renewals and expiration dates for existing contracts, insurance certificates, risk remediation status, etc.
- Monitor and manage all supplier alerts provided by third party information services
- Respond to and advise management of risk alerts, potential impacts of the risk alert and suggest corrective course of action to mitigate the impact of the risk incident
- Maintain and update a supplier risk management database containing risk assessments, risk incidents, risk incident disposition, etc.
- Leverage all available sources of risk information
- Develop a deep knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements regarding the monitoring and managing of third-party risk
- Assist with the creation, implementation, and revisions of policies and procedures and associated governance models related to vendor/ supply chain risk management
- Liaising with key organizational constituents to understand and document specific business requirements related to supply chain risk management
- Maintain an audit ready status of the vendor management function
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 2 years direct working experience in managing vendor / supply chain risk
- Experience in working with both internal and external auditors and compliance managers
- Expertise in monitoring and managing key supplier risk, compliance and audit objectives
- Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities
- Team player who can collaborate across multiple functional areas
- Individual who is results driven and who constantly raises the bar
- Excellent communicator who can write and speak clearly, concisely, and convincingly
- Self-starter capable of designing and implementing processes and controls
- Working knowledge of key regulator monitoring and managing requirements of third-party suppliers
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