Vendor Management Coordinator - In Office / Remote

Longbridge Financial•Houston, TX

16d•$48 - $52•Remote

About The Position

The Vendor Management Coordinator is responsible for overseeing vendor onboarding and offboarding activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting the organization’s overall risk management framework. This role involves coordinating audits, onboarding and offboarding of new vendors, monitoring vendor renewals, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to mitigate risks associated with third‑party relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field preferred
1-5 years experience in risk management, compliance, or vendor management
Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks, SOX, etc)
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency with productivity software (Excel, PowerPoint, Venminder)
Analytical mindset with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple assessments and deadlines simultaneously
Experience with data quality management and compliance reporting
Strong problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Collaborating with appropriate business units for the onboarding and offboarding of vendors
Distribute and collect due diligence questionnaires.
Review vendor responses for compliance with security, financial, and regulatory requirements.
Track vendor performance and risk metrics.
Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership on third-party risk exposure.
Ensure vendors adhere to internal policies and external regulations (e.g., SOX).
Support audits and regulatory reviews.
Execute tasks by becoming familiar with internal policies and procedures that support the department and company
Act as liaison between vendors and internal teams (IT, Legal, Procurement, Risk).
Facilitate remediation plans when risks are identified.
Maintain accurate records of vendor assessments, contracts, and certifications.
Create and publish appropriate reporting as necessary