Remote Director of Vendor Onboarding and Risk Management

Summary

Join Harbor's Vendor Governance & Sourcing (VGS) solutions team as a Director, Vendor Onboarding & Risk Management. This role will lead efforts to identify, assess, and manage clients' vendor onboarding & risk management processes and procedures.

Requirements

• 7 - 10 years of experience in a professional services organization or related industry
• In-depth knowledge & expertise of vendor onboarding, supply chain risk management, cybersecurity, and data privacy issues related to third-party vendors
• Familiarity with risk management tools and procurement software
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively engage with senior leadership across client organizations, including General Counsel, CFO, COO, and key members of Information Security, Data Security, and Compliance teams
• Proven ability to manage and lead project teams and engage stakeholders effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with managers, internal clients, vendors, colleagues and support staff
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Highly responsive and customer-focused, demonstrating effectiveness through appropriate follow-up and follow-through
• Advanced proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with project teams and client personnel to lead the Vendor Onboarding & Risk Management Operational Pillar within the Vendor Governance & Sourcing (VGS) practice group
• Develop and implement procurement-specific vendor onboarding & risk management framework to ensure consistent practices across client organizations
• Work with project teams to recommend and deploy vendor onboarding & risk management technology
• Partner with Vendor Governance teams to integrate vendor onboarding & risk management practices into supplier selection, evaluation, contract review and onboarding processes
• Establish success criteria and key performance indicators (KPIs) to effectively manage service delivery and evaluate performance
• Identify opportunities for enhancements to the overall program and make informed recommendations
• Provide subject matter expertise and thought leadership to enhance the function’s effectiveness
• Deliver training and guidance to Vendor Governance staff on best practices and tools, promoting a culture of risk awareness within the vendor management function
• Recognize and communicate potential obstacles, offering solutions to achieve desired outcomes; actively engage to influence positive results
• Establish & nurture strategic, long-term relationships with senior-level client personnel
• Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with various internal stakeholders while leading initiatives that promote a safe, open, respectful and inclusive work environment

Benefits

Fully remote position that can be based anywhere in the U.S., with minimal travel required