Vendor Management Specialist
Early Career Opportunity | Recent Graduates Encouraged to Apply
Please note: The company will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) or provide immigration-related support for this position.
Looking to launch your career in business operations, vendor management, project coordination, or risk and compliance? This role is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional interested in gaining hands-on experience working across multiple business areas within a collaborative corporate environment.
As a Vendor Management Specialist, you will help support the company’s vendor oversight processes by coordinating projects, managing documentation, communicating with external partners, and collaborating with internal teams across the organization. This position offers exposure to contract management, operations, compliance, project coordination, and cross-functional business strategy.
We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, coachable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do
Vendor & Business Operations Support
- Serve as a point of contact for vendor-related questions and requests
- Help coordinate vendor onboarding, maintenance, and ongoing oversight activities
- Maintain organized records, documentation, and contract files
- Prepare documents and participate in internal and external discussions regarding vendor management.
- Assist with tracking vendor performance, timelines, and deliverables
- Conduct market research, due diligence, vendor selection, contract execution, onboarding, maintenance, and termination.
- Review, modify, and negotiate contracts.
Project Coordination & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with teams across the organization including operations, legal, compliance, and business stakeholders
- Help support vendor-related projects and initiatives from start to finish
- Assist with scheduling meetings, tracking action items, and compiling project materials
- Support audit and documentation requests as needed
Contracts, Research & Vendor Management
- Assist with reviewing contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), and vendor documentation
- Conduct market and vendor research to support sourcing decisions
- Help organize and summarize information related to vendor selection and RFP processes
- Support vendor communications and relationship management activities
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable learning new systems and working across multiple teams
- Ability to manage competing priorities and stay detail-oriented
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Internship, campus leadership, customer service, administrative, project coordination, legal support, or business operations experience is a plus
Nice to Have (Not Required)
- Exposure to vendor management, contracts, procurement, compliance, or project management
- Experience with Excel reporting, pivot tables, or data organization
- Interest in financial services, operations, compliance, or business strategy
Why This Role?
- Opportunity to build foundational corporate business experience
- Exposure to multiple areas of the business and leadership teams
- Collaborative and team-oriented environment
- Strong opportunity for learning, growth, and professional development