Vendor Risk Assessment Coordinator

Temporary Portland, Maine

• Location: Portland, Maine
• Type: Temporary
• Job #20675

• Vendor Risk Management
• Conduct initial and ongoing risk assessments of vendors.
• Review vendor security, compliance, financial stability, and operational controls.
• Maintain a centralized and up to date vendor risk management database and documentation.

• Due Diligence & Compliance
• Coordinate vendor due diligence activities, including questionnaires, audits, and certifications.
• Ensure vendors comply with regulatory requirements
• Track and monitor vendor performance
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Work closely with procurement, legal, IT security, and compliance teams to align vendor risk management with business needs.
• Create and share reporting to stakeholders and assist in developing mitigation plans.
• Support contract reviews by highlighting vendor risk considerations.
• Monitoring & Reporting
• Maintain records of vendor risk assessments and remediation activities.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards for leadership on vendor risk posture.
• Escalate high-risk vendors and issues requiring senior management review.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications Key Competencies This position is a contract to hire role and requires 2 days onsite in Portland. Monday-Friday, 8-5. $30-34+/hr, depending on experience. This is a great opportunity for a candidate looking to expand their risk experience!
  Education: Bachelor’s degree

• Experience: 2–4 years in vendor management, risk management, risk assessment, compliance, procurement, or a related field.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Knowledge of third-party risk management frameworks and methodologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with GoogleSuite (GoogleSheets)
• Experience with MS Excel
• Prior experience with Certa
• Detail-oriented and methodical approach to risk assessment.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to influence across departments.