Global Vendor Lifecycle & Analytics Specialist

rsm; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is seeking a Talent Vendor Relations Senior Associate on the Talent Operations Infrastructure team to manage the global vendor portfolio and lead the administrative and governance activities for assigned engagements.

You will own vendor lifecycle processes, manage invoice administration and payment tracking, maintain accurate vendor records, ensure policy compliance, and prepare reports that identify trends and risks to support Talent objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Ability to independently manage administrative and operational activities across multiple concurrent engagements.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and established requirements to routine and non-routine situations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify discrepancies, assess information, and determine appropriate next steps.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build productive working relationships and coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, resolve operational issues, and recognize when escalation is appropriate.
• Ability to prepare reports, analyze business and operational information, and communicate relevant findings.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive business information with appropriate discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute administrative and operational vendor lifecycle activities for assigned engagements, independently guiding Talent stakeholders through vendor-related processes, governance requirements, and complex scenarios requiring cross-functional coordination.
• Own vendor invoice administration to ensure timely payments, including management of the shared inbox, validating charges against contract terms, verifying coding and allocation information, tracking payment status, and resolving billing disputes.
• Maintain accurate vendor records across applicable systems, trackers, and repositories.
• Interpret and apply firm policies to ensure compliance with firm standards.
• Support vendor performance and issue management by researching contractual requirements, coordinating working sessions, tracking remediation activities, and preparing information for escalations.
• Prepare reports and analyze vendor, spend, invoice, renewal, and operational data to identify trends, discrepancies, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop, refine, and maintain processes, templates, trackers, job aids, and reference materials that support consistent, efficient, and compliant execution.
• Support Talent Operations leadership with ad hoc and cross-functional projects that advance broader Talent priorities.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Independent judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RSM is seeking a Talent Vendor Relations Senior Associate on the Talent Operations Infrastructure team to manage the global vendor portfolio and lead the administrative and governance activities for assigned engagements.

You will own vendor lifecycle processes, manage invoice administration and payment tracking, maintain accurate vendor records, ensure policy compliance, and prepare reports that identify trends and risks to support Talent objectives.