Create and support managing the vendor risk assessment framework for the organization
Represent VRM on various internal risk and control committees plus other working groups
Conduct risk screenings and analysis assigned to VRM to identify potential concerns as part of the onboarding process for new vendors
Keep track of all open issues and ensure their timely closure
Partner & actively communicate with other teams within the organization and Contract Owners to provide information on new and existing vendor relationships and guide them through the vendor onboarding due diligence process, including completion of IRQs (inherent risk questionnaires)
Review vendor risk assessments and communicate key risks to business areas on priority
Assist business owners in managing vendor risks throughout all phases of the vendor relationship life cycle
Coordinate with subject matter experts to communicate potential key vendor risks to business owners to help ensure responsible risk treatment efforts.
Ensure compliance with local and foreign requirements.
Interface with accounting on audit issues and system management to ensure proper controls are in place and operating as planned.
Qualifications/ Requirements
Bachelor s Degree
5 plus years in procurement and vendor management with 2 - 3 years of related business experience preferably in IT industry
Operations, auditing, Operational Risk, IT Se
Job Information
Job Type:
Full Time
Industry:Consulting Services
Function : Retailing/Logistics/Supply Chain/Materials/Procurement
Simba Technology Ltd (Kenya) was established in 1996 to be a leading system integrator in Africa. Simba Technology has presence in Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria and Uganda and employs more than 300 qualified and dedicated professionals.