Vendor manager

Job Specification – Vendor Manager Specialist

Day Rate: £500–£600 (Inside)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract: 12 months


Overview

A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Vendor Management Specialist to support the rollout of a vendor risk management system and deliver BAU vendor lifecycle activities. The role covers EMEA and APAC and includes work on emerging third-party AI governance.

Key Responsibilities


Vendor Risk System (Archer or similar)

* Migrate vendor records into the risk system and liaise with senior stakeholders.
* Track progress and provide regular updates.
* Support alignment between global risk functions and regional business units.
* Apply third-party risk policies and assist with system queries.


BAU Vendor Management

* Manage full third-party lifecycle and onboarding checks.
* Maintain vendor/contract repositories.
* Monitor shared inbox and prioritise responses.
* Support AI governance processes across EMEA/APAC.
* Work across multiple workstreams (system implementation, AI governance, NSTP, intragroup).
* Build strong relationships with Legal, Compliance, IT Risk, and other key teams.


Experience & Skills