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Vendor Portfolio Associate
The Vendor Portfolio Associate performs the day-to-day activities related to the organization's vendor program office process and operations to monitor vendor risk and program compliance for assigned area. Under general supervision, this job guides business partners in completing program activities across the vendor portfolio and provides performance oversight for all vendor lifecycle phases to ensure program compliance.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
• Supports the standardization of the vendor management framework and promotes a culture of vendor risk management within the first line business units.
• Troubleshoot issues and escalate as needed.
• Troubleshoots vendor risk and program compliance issues and escalates as needed.
• Executes the day-to-day implementation of processes and manages the identification, measurement, and monitoring of vendors.
• Contributes to vendor management procedures and policy development.
• Oversees day-to-day enterprise vendor portfolio lifecycle activities for risk assessment, due diligence, monitoring, issues management, and termination.
• Provides analysis and support for effective vendor risk mitigation.
• Contributes to the identification of emerging risks and trends that could impact vendor management programs.
• Identifies areas for ongoing process improvement.
• Ensures quality of data input into the vendor management systems.
Educational Requirements
• University (Degree) Preferred
Work Experience
• 2+ Years Required; 3+ Years Preferred
Physical Requirements
• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
6IC

Related Skills
Accountability, Communication, Critical Thinking, Due Diligence, Executive Presence, General Risk Management, Influence, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor / Partner Management

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Company Overview

TIAA GBS India was established in 2016 with a mission to tap into a vast pool of talent, reduce risk by insourcing key platforms and processes, as well as contribute to innovation with a focus on enhancing our technology stack. TIAA GBS India is focused on building a scalable and sustainable organization , with a focus on technology , operations and expanding into the shared services business space.

Working closely with our U.S. colleagues and other partners, our goal is to reduce risk, improve the efficiency of our technology and processes and develop innovative ideas to increase throughput and productivity.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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