Risk Assessor

Responsibilities Kforce has a client that is seeking a Technology Risk Assessor in Merrimack, NH. Duties Include: Provide oversight to a portfolio of vendors with strategic complexity Lead all aspects of, measure, and report vendor performance relative to contracted expectations, including Service Level Agreements; Drive improvement and accountability with the vendors Seek out and implement cost reduction opportunities across your portfolio Support funding processes: including purchase order creation and tracking, reporting and associated governance reviews Significant focus on vendor risk, including proactive risk mitigation measures and collaborating with enterprise risk functions Maintain deep knowledge of the relationship's overall risk profile and drive resolution of risk-related events Building positive partnerships across Procurement, Risk and Finance Develop full understanding of active contracts and ensure vendor and adhering to contract terms Participate in Procurement related activities, including market scans, RFPs, RFXs, contract and vendor negotiations; Coordinate activities to ensure progress, approvals and timely completion Coordinate and drive Business Review meetings with vendors as appropriate Complete responsibilities and compliance to the Enterprise Vendor Management policy Provides analysis and make recommendations for problem resolution complex problems/issues Produce recurring dashboards and/or scorecards to internal and external partners Requirements Bachelor's degree required or equivalent (and relevant) experience 7-10 years of work experience in Vendor Management, Procurement or Risk related roles Excellent communicator and have strong facilitation, influencing skills and negotiating skills, with strong executive presence Ability to independently drive and lead all aspects of complex vendor engagements with minimal oversight Organized and can lead multiple projects or activities simultaneously and deliver results in an accurate and timely manner An ability to cultivate and improve partnerships with peers, leaders, vendors and other partners Strong background or experience with Vendor Management and Procurement processes Eager to join a growing team that focuses on establishing processes, innovative solutions and standards across a dynamic organization The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr