Vendor Management Administrator

Everwise Credit Union; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Everwise Credit Union is seeking a Vendor Management Administrator to support the credit union’s vendor program by coordinating due diligence, maintaining vendor records in the GRC system, and supporting contract administration workflows.

You will prepare routine reports, help with audits and regulatory exams, and ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready while collaborating with internal stakeholders and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related field preferred.
• 3+ years in vendor management, contract administration, or risk/compliance in financial services.
• Proficiency with MS Office and experience with a GRC system.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vendor onboarding, collect and review vendor information for accuracy.
• Conduct routine due diligence and gather required documentation.
• Maintain vendor records in the GRC system with accuracy and audit trail.
• Support contract administration: track start/end dates, renewals, and obligations.
• Prepare routine reports and dashboards for leadership and audits.
• Draft templates and guidance to standardize vendor management processes.

Skills

Vendor management

Third-party risk

Documentation

MS Office

GRC systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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 elevate 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 elevate issues appropriately.

Everwise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Welcome to Everwise Credit Union Careers! Everwise Credit Union puts people’s needs first, so no matter your story or your money savvy, we meet you where you are and equip you with the confidence and tools you need to get ahead—wherever you’re going. Originally founded as Teachers Credit Union, helping people understand and manage their financial future has always been central to what we do, even as we’ve expanded our community beyond teachers. Today, we serve more than 300,000 members across nearly 60 locations in the heart of the Midwest. Through personalized resources, services, tools and unparalleled access to innovative technology, we help everyone—teenagers to retirees, business leaders to the under-served—feel more in control of their money and their future. With every interaction, we seek to fulfill our purpose of helping people grow into their dreams. Everwise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.