Vendor Onboarding and Compliance Specialist

Join a leading organization at the forefront of essential services, partnering with Aquent to drive operational excellence and strengthen critical business functions. This organization is dedicated to maintaining robust infrastructure and ensuring reliable service delivery, making a tangible impact on communities and the economy.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to step into a pivotal role focused on enhancing our supplier ecosystem. You will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless onboarding and ongoing compliance of our third-party partners, directly contributing to our operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and overall business integrity. Your expertise will not only streamline processes but also foster stronger, more reliable relationships across our supply chain, directly impacting our ability to deliver essential services and maintain trust with our stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Facilitate the onboarding and maintenance of third-party suppliers within enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity of supplier records.
• Manage supplier setup, updates, and compliance requests from business users, maintaining alignment with internal policies and standards.
• Maintain and update internal knowledge resources and related documentation to ensure accessibility of current service information.
• Incorporate real-time feedback from teammates, internal customers, and suppliers to strengthen service quality and operational performance.
• Maintain supplier certificates of insurance (COI), policy documentation, and related compliance records to meet company and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with supply chain managers, buyers, and business partners to address pending requests, minimize service disruption, and support contingency planning.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment by adhering to safety policies, supporting diversity and inclusion, and demonstrating professionalism and accountability.

What You'll Bring

• Oracle EBS experience
• Proficiency in Third Party Risk Management principles
• Advanced Microsoft Office Experience
• Strong Data Review/Analysis capabilities
• Exceptional Professional Communication skills
• Demonstrated Strong Team Collaboration abilities
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Bonus Points

• Experience in Procurement or Supply Chain
• Proven experience managing Certificates of Insurance (COI)
• Expertise in Supplier Onboarding processes
• Skills in Auditing Data Sets