Vendor Management Administrator

Everwise Credit Union; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Everwise Credit Union in Mishawaka, IN is seeking a Vendor Management Administrator to coordinate third-party due diligence, maintain vendor records, and support contract administration in a regulated environment.

The role emphasizes audit readiness, strong organizational skills, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and vendors; the position requires experience in financial services and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in vendor management, contract administration, risk/compliance, procurement, or related administrative support.
• Financial services experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfort working in workflow and document management systems; GRC system experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation in an audit-ready manner.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance, exercising judgment to prioritize workload and escalate issues appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vendor onboarding by collecting and reviewing vendor information for accuracy, gathering required documentation, and routing requests for review/approval in accordance with the organization’s vendor management program.
• Perform and track routine due diligence activities (initial and ongoing), including collecting required documents and reports, business continuity documentation, and other required artifacts; follow up with vendors and internal owners as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor records in the GRC system (primarily the NVendor module), including risk tiering fields, due diligence status, document storage, review dates, and workflow notes to support reporting, audits and regulatory exams.
• Support contract administration by tracking contract start and end dates, renewal and termination notice periods, and key contractual obligations; assist with document routing for legal and business approvals.
• Prepare routine reports and dashboards (e.g., upcoming due diligence, expired documents, contract renewals, high-risk vendor lists) and assist with leadership, audit, and examination requests.
• Draft and maintain standardized templates, checklists, and guidance for business units to improve consistency and efficiency of vendor management processes.
• Provide general administrative support for the vendor management program, including meeting coordination, communications, and responding to internal inquiries.
• Assume additional responsibilities as necessary for the continued growth and advancement of the credit union.

Skills

Vendor management

Third-party risk

Document control

Contract tracking

GRC systems

Reporting & analytics

Stakeholder communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, risk management

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

GRC system

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Vendor Management Administrator supports the credit union’s vendor management program by coordinating third-party due diligence activities, maintaining vendor records in the GRC system, supporting contract administration workflows, and monitoring routine vendor performance activities. This role ensures vendor documentation is complete, current, and audit-ready, while providing responsive, detail-oriented support to internal stakeholders and vendors in a highly regulated environment.

Primary Responsibilities & Duties

• Coordinate vendor onboarding by collecting and reviewing vendor information for accuracy, gathering required documentation, and routing requests for review/approval in accordance with the organization’s vendor management program.
• Perform and track routine due diligence activities (initial and ongoing), including collecting required documents and reports, business continuity documentation, and other required artifacts; follow up with vendors and internal owners as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor records in the GRC system (primarily the NVendor module), including risk tiering fields, due diligence status, document storage, review dates, and workflow notes to support reporting, audits and regulatory exams.
• Support contract administration by tracking contract start and end dates, renewal and termination notice periods, and key contractual obligations; assist with document routing for legal and business approvals.
• Prepare routine reports and dashboards (e.g., upcoming due diligence, expired documents, contract renewals, high-risk vendor lists) and assist with leadership, audit, and examination requests.
• Draft and maintain standardized templates, checklists, and guidance for business units to improve consistency and efficiency of vendor management processes.
• Provide general administrative support for the vendor management program, including meeting coordination, communications, and responding to internal inquiries.
• Assume additional responsibilities as necessary for the continued growth and advancement of the credit union.

Knowledge/ Skills

• Working knowledge of vendor management and third-party risk concepts, including due diligence, contract tracking, and ongoing monitoring activities in a regulated environment.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, track follow-ups, and maintain accurate records.
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify missing, expired, or inconsistent documentation and escalations issues appropriately.
• Proficiency with business systems and reporting tools with the ability to learn and effectively use the organization’s GRC system.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work directly with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Ability to synthesize vendor due diligence information, identify trends or recurring exceptions, and recommend process improvements to leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in vendor management, contract administration, risk/compliance, procurement, or related administrative support
• Financial services experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfort working in workflow and document management systems; GRC system experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation in an audit-ready manner.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance, exercising judgment to prioritize workload, identify gaps/risks in vendor documentation, and escalated issues appropriately.

Everwise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.