Manager, Vendor Risk Management

Job description

Under the direction of the Director, Procurement, the Manager, Vendor Risk Management is responsible for the development, execution, and oversight of the organization’s Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program. This role provides leadership in managing the full vendor lifecycle, ensuring appropriate risk controls, compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, and alignment with enterprise objectives. The Manager leverages technology solutions to support effective vendor onboarding, performance monitoring, incident oversight, and reporting of key metrics to drive informed decision making. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Leads the development, implementation, and management of a centralized TPRM program, including due diligence for onboarding, ongoing oversight, accountability measures, and offboarding procedures—to ensure robust controls, efficient and effective workflows, recurring risk assessments of critical vendors, and high data integrity. 2. Utilizes technology platforms and tools to administer daily vendor onboarding activities, ensuring adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs), policy and procedural compliance, and clear, timely communication...