Vendor Management and Project Support Specialist III

Riverview Bank•Vancouver, WA

10h•$28 - $37

About The Position

Primarily responsible for supporting Riverview’s Vendor Management Program. The position also supports Project Management by assisting with coordination and tracking of various bank initiatives. The salary for this role will be between $28 and $37. The specific salary offered will depend on several factors, including the applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience. The hired candidate may be eligible for healthcare benefits, a 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, vacation and sick time, educational assistance, and several holidays. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards.

Requirements

At least 5 years of vendor management experience.
Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
Knowledge of vendor management processes and regulations, and ability to advise management on regulatory impacts and compliance in strategic vendor decisions.
Ability to support complex, multi-layered projects and contracts with cross-functional impact.
Ability to interpret complex data trends and identify vendor or project risks and opportunities.
Ability to author complex reports and procedures and provide support and coaching to others.
Advanced MS Office and digital workflow tools skills.
Ability to communicate effectively via phone/video, messaging, and email.
Ability to use a computer, printer, copier, and Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

Work as a means of support and communication with various business units, including vendor management.
Educate staff on vendor management policy and procedures.
Ensure plans of action or remediation plans are in place for audit or examination deficiencies, and report outstanding items to ensure deficiencies are addressed.
Coordinate new vendor onboarding and ongoing due diligence, including vendor renewals.
Monitor and track documents needed from third-party vendors.
Review vendor summary reports and escalate identified risks.
Prepare an annual vendor summary report for delivery to the board.
Assist with reviewing and updating related policies and procedures.
Coordinate gathering vendor-management-related documents requested for internal or outsourced audit testing and regulatory examinations.
Assist in coordinating and scheduling project meetings, including preparing agendas and documenting meeting minutes.
Track project milestones, deliverables, and deadlines to ensure timely completion of initiatives.
Maintain project documentation and update project management tools or dashboards as needed.
Support cross-departmental communication and help resolve issues that may affect project progress.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Lead vendor due diligence reviews and renewal processes.
Interpret complex data trends to identify vendor or project risks and opportunities, and provide insights that shape operational or strategic decisions.
Author complex reports and procedures, and provide support and coaching to others.
Use advanced MS Office features and digital workflow tools to optimize team efficiency; serve as a resource for software use and process improvements.
Champion compliance with vendor and project governance policies, mentor junior specialists, and influence continuous improvement across processes and systems.