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Director,VendorManagementOffice
“Director, Vendor Management Office at Our Team. Skills: vendor management framework execution, operationalizing standards, enabling vendor managers, driving consistent governance practices, partnering with Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Procurement, cross-functional execution. driving the execution and adoption of the enterprise vendor management framework. taking end-to-end ownership of key initiatives”
What You'll Achieve.
driving the execution and adoption of the enterprise vendor management framework; driving work through to completion; ensure vendors are managed effectively; driving deliverables from concept through implementation; ensuring actions are driven to closure; drive ongoing maturity improvements across the vendor management lifecycle; driving outcomes to completion
Industry & Context.
problem-solving; resolve escalations related to vendor performance, service delivery, compliance, and improvement opportunities
Candidates must be based in the Northeast region within driving distance of our Connecticut (Hartford) or New Jersey office locations., Candidates who live near Hartford will have an expectation of working in the office in alignment with our hybrid work schedule (currently three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday)., Candidates who live near other office locations may have a similar expectation or may have a remote work arrangement depending on location., Remote candidates must be able to come into the CT or NJ office as business needs arise.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or related role within a complex corporate experience, Proven track record aggregating, analyzing, and translating vendor performance data into insights and actions, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management able to influence across levels without direct authority, Experience developing and maintaining vendor management policies, standards, processes, roles, and responsibilities, Proficient in vendor management frameworks with a strategic and execution mindset, Familiarity with change management and continuous improvement methodologies, Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment, working independently, taking ownership, and partnering collaboratively to drive outcomes to completion, Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Nice to Have
financial services or insurance industry a plus
What You'll Do.
driving the execution and adoption of the enterprise vendor management framework
taking end-to-end ownership of key initiatives
operationalizing standards
enabling vendor managers
driving consistent governance practices
partnering closely with Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Procurement to ensure vendors are managed effectively
Own the execution of enterprise vendor management standards
and tools—driving deliverables from concept through implementation
Drive consistent adoption of core practices
Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor managers—owning questions
and ensuring actions are driven to closure
Help vendor managers interpret and apply enterprise standards in practical
business-relevant ways
and ongoing enablement through communities of practice
and best-practice exchange
Partner with Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) to integrate risk considerations into vendor management practices and coordinate audit
and issue management activities
Partner with Procurement
and business stakeholders to resolve escalations related to vendor performance
and improvement opportunities
Support vendor management reporting
and insights to drive ongoing maturity improvements across the vendor management lifecycle
Lead cross-functional execution on initiatives and escalations—setting clear next steps
and driving timely completion
and recommendations for senior leadership
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working both independently and collaboratively across stakeholders; partnering closely with Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Procurement; Partner with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders; Build working relationships across LOBs, functions, Procurement, and Risk teams; working independently, taking ownership, and partnering collaboratively
Communication Scope
communication; stakeholder management; able to influence across levels without direct authority
Process & Methodology
driving deliverables from concept through implementation, Lead cross-functional execution on initiatives and escalations—setting clear next steps, tracking progress, and driving timely completion
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