The Vendor Management Specialist plays a key role in supporting our Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) framework and ensuring our external partners meet the standards required to support the business. In this role, you will review vendor documentation, support risk assessments, track remediation activities, and help business owners make informed decisions throughout the vendor lifecycle. You'll work closely with teams across the organisation, including Legal, IT Security, Procurement, and business stakeholders, to ensure we maintain strong controls, accurate records, and a consistent approach to managing third-party risk. This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytical mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and experience in vendor management, risk, or compliance. First Line of Defence Support Review documentation submitted by business owners to ensure accuracy and completeness before final approval. Support the execution of the TPRM framework and help identify opportunities to streamline due-diligence activities. Provide guidance to colleagues on vendor management processes and standards. Risk Analysis & Reporting Prepare and analyse performance and risk metric reports, highlighting trends and potential issues. Track and monitor vendor risk mitigation plans, escalating delays where appropriate. Support the preparation of monthly executive-level presentations and performance updates. Contract & Lifecycle Management Monitor upcoming contract renewals and ensure business teams receive timely alerts (90-120 days in advance). Provide historical performance and risk data to support renewal, negotiation, or exit decisions. Platform Management & Data Quality Maintain accurate vendor information within the TPRM or GRC platform, conducting regular data-quality checks. Participate in system testing and provide feedback on enhancements or new features. Policy, Audit & Cross-Functional Support Provide subject-matter guidance on vendor management policies and procedures. Support audit activities by preparing documentation and ensuring vendor interactions comply with company policy. Collaborate with Legal, IT Security, Procurement, and other teams to ensure a consistent approach to managing third-party risk. 4-6 years of experience in vendor management, third-party risk management, compliance, or a related corporate risk function. Strong analytical ability with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Hands-on experience using GRC or TPRM platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow, ProcessUnity, OneTrust or similar). Understanding of risk control frameworks and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., PRA, EBA, DORA). Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing documentation and maintaining system records. Ability to influence and guide business stakeholders in adhering to risk and compliance requirements. Strong collaboration skills and experience working with cross-functional teams (IT, Legal, Finance, Data, Procurement). _The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability_ _This position is based in Dunton, and it is expected the successful candidate will be able to attend the Dunton Campus for typically 4 days a week and remain flexible on the days they are required to attend the office according to business requirements._ _As part of our pre-employment checks process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check. This will be conducted in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applied only to unspent convictions._ \LI-JN3 Requisition ID : 58632