SENIOR VENDOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST

TCM Bank; Missouri; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional for their Third-Party Risk Management Program. This remote role involves collaborating with IT and managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance and performance oversight. You will play a crucial role in enhancing vendor processes, conducting risk assessments, and driving operational efficiencies. If you have a knack for negotiation, strong analytical skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Company-paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Paid employee assistance program

12 paid holidays

Multiple time-off options

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in vendor management and systems.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vendor management tasks and ensure due diligence.
• Perform vendor security and risk reviews and assessments.

Skills

Vendor Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Customer Service Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posted Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 4:59 AM

TCM Bank is in Tampa, FL. This is a remote opportunity. If living outside of the area, travel expectations would be at least 4 times (overnight travel) per year. Qualified candidates located in the states where we do business will be considered: AL, AZ, DC, FL, GA, IA, KY, MA, MI, MD, MO, MN, NE, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, & VA.

Summary

This position is responsible for documenting, communicating and providing the necessary oversight and governance of TCM Bank’s Third-Party Risk Management Program. Will work closely with IT personnel to manage vendors and with PMO office on projects involving third parties.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform as functional bridge amongst external vendors as well as internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate all vendor management tasks inclusive of working with external vendors and internal employees.
• Ensure enterprise-wide needs for due diligence, risk assessment and continuing vendor monitoring are being accomplished.
• Help and coordinate vendor processes and methods to approve vendors.
• Perform critical vendor security and risk reviews and assessments both from a new vendor review and annually for existing vendors.
• Ensure to track, measure, report and evaluate vendor performance.
• Troubleshoot all vendor problems and present to management as required.
• Identify improvement areas internally as well as perform closely with all internal stakeholders to prepare solutions.
• Identify and implement continuously enhance efficiencies associated with vendor management plus produce fulfillment.
• Formulate workflow processes, methods and policies for applying vendors.
• Ensure to collaborate with IT areas to assure vendor partners effectively manage plus contracts are completely leveraged.
• Prepare processes for as well as manage analysis, selection and transition.
• Monitor contractual agreements for all IT function’s vendors.
• Stimulate steady process enhancement to present increasing operational efficiency in entire business partner processes.
• Support to explore expansion across new business lines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, marketing, business administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of proven experience working and managing vendor systems and relationships.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to travel for work.
• The ability to multitask effectively.
• Strong negotiation, management, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact with all levels of personnel through verbal and written communications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines.
• Capable of finding solutions through technical documentation, internet searches, or peer interactions.
• Flexibility and capability of working under high pressure in a complex environment.

TCM Bank, N.A. embraces the diversity of its applicants and employees and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The actual compensation offered to the candidate will be finalized at the offer and may be above or below the posted range due to skill level, experience, industry-specific knowledge, education/certifications, etc. The offer rate represents one component of TCM Bank's total compensation package. Employees will also receive several benefits as listed below. Other compensation for this position may include bonus eligibility into the TCM Annual Bonus Incentive Plan.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with company match
• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Company-paid parental leave
• Educational assistance
• Company-paid continuing education credits
• Paid employee assistance program
• 12 paid holidays, including discretionary early closures before holidays and company events. (More than your average company!)
• Multiple time-off options for vacation, volunteering, or caring for yourself or loved ones.

No sponsorships available for this position.