What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vendor Management Associate position at CBC Companies?
About the Role:
The Vendor Management Associate oversees the administration of compliance and third-party relationships within the Innovis Vendor Management and Service Provider Programs. This role manages all compliance and legal matters related to external partnerships, with a primary focus on third-party vetting, due diligence processes, and strategic project execution.
This is a remote position that is based in Pittsburgh, PA. This role may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management.
What You’ll Do:
Assist with the coordination and execution of Innovis Vendor Management Program, working as a member of the team to: initiate vendor communication, coordinate meetings, collect vendor due-diligence materials, track vendor performance, and provide reports on due-diligence performance.
Manage and track vendors within RSA Archer; creating reporting to keep the Operations Manager informed as to the status of vendors.
Maintain working-knowledge of vendor-related policies and procedures that draw on industry ‘best practices’ to ensure that vendors maintain compliance with Innovis’s internal policies and are responsive to business needs.
Keep abreast of department priorities and goals and make assessments as to what actions could be taken to contribute towards these goals.
Represent the Vendor Management team regarding tracked projects and priorities to keep the business informed as to the status of such projects, when necessary.
Work independently to manage time, schedule and balance workload.
Provide meeting support through active participation, preparation of presentations, creation of reports, and development of relevant materials when required.
Drive time-sensitive expectations as assigned by Operations Manager.
Track key follow-up tasks with regards to the monthly, quarterly and/or yearly vendor management reporting.
When appropriate, travel to meetings, and onsite assessments.
Assist with the day-to-day meetings and atypical projects of the Operations Manager.
Other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
Four-year college degree or equivalent industry experience required.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Excellent computer skills including MS Office.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Working knowledge of contracts and other legal documents.
Ability to handle multiple priorities at one time.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to learn quickly in order to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
Ability to assess a comprehensive mix of information and details and render an accurate recommendation based on guidelines.
What Can Set You Apart:
2-3 years’ experience in financial services, emphasizing strategic project management and customer relations.
1-2 years’ experience with internal, customer, and/or vendor related audits.
Salary : $20 - $22