Job Description
Title: Vendor management specialist.
Shift: 8AM to 5PM (CST)
Job type: W2 Contract (12 Months)
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Vendor Management Specialist to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of third-party vendors, with a strong focus on onboarding and offboarding. This role ensures vendors meet compliance, legal, and operational standards while maintaining accurate records and minimizing risk.
Key Responsibilities:
Vendor Onboarding
• Manage onboarding from initiation to activation
• Collect and verify documentation (contracts, tax forms, compliance docs, insurance)
• Conduct due diligence (risk assessments, background checks, compliance reviews)
• Coordinate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, and IT teams
• Set up vendor profiles in internal systems with high data accuracy
• Communicate requirements and status updates to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations
Vendor Offboarding
• Handle structured vendor offboarding and contract termination
• Ensure all obligations are completed or properly closed
• Revoke system access and recover company assets
• Verify final payments and resolve outstanding invoices
• Maintain documentation and audit trails
• Identify and mitigate risks during vendor exit
Vendor Lifecycle Management
• Maintain vendor database and documentation repository
• Track vendor performance, compliance status, and contract timelines
• Support audits and generate reports
• Improve onboarding/offboarding processes for efficiency
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2–5 years in vendor management, procurement, or risk management
• Strong understanding of vendor lifecycle, compliance, and risk
• Experience with ERP/Vendor systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
Preferred Skills:
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance (data privacy, financial regulations)
• Experience with contracts and legal documentation
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and deadlines
• Process improvement mindset
Shift: 8AM to 5PM (CST)
Job type: W2 Contract (12 Months)
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Vendor Management Specialist to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of third-party vendors, with a strong focus on onboarding and offboarding. This role ensures vendors meet compliance, legal, and operational standards while maintaining accurate records and minimizing risk.
Key Responsibilities:
Vendor Onboarding
• Manage onboarding from initiation to activation
• Collect and verify documentation (contracts, tax forms, compliance docs, insurance)
• Conduct due diligence (risk assessments, background checks, compliance reviews)
• Coordinate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, and IT teams
• Set up vendor profiles in internal systems with high data accuracy
• Communicate requirements and status updates to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations
Vendor Offboarding
• Handle structured vendor offboarding and contract termination
• Ensure all obligations are completed or properly closed
• Revoke system access and recover company assets
• Verify final payments and resolve outstanding invoices
• Maintain documentation and audit trails
• Identify and mitigate risks during vendor exit
Vendor Lifecycle Management
• Maintain vendor database and documentation repository
• Track vendor performance, compliance status, and contract timelines
• Support audits and generate reports
• Improve onboarding/offboarding processes for efficiency
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2–5 years in vendor management, procurement, or risk management
• Strong understanding of vendor lifecycle, compliance, and risk
• Experience with ERP/Vendor systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
Preferred Skills:
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance (data privacy, financial regulations)
• Experience with contracts and legal documentation
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and deadlines
• Process improvement mindset
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Vendor Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.