Senior Specialist, Vendor Management

Company:Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Vendor Management team at Mercer. This role will be based in Singapore. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

The Senior Specialist, Vendor Management is a key member of Mercer’s Vendor Management organization, responsible for performing governance-related activities in support of Mercer’s vendor management framework. This role involves analyzing vendor-related risks, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to manage and report on these risks through resolution, and reviewing vendor operating controls to assess compliance with contractual commitments. The role requires expert understanding of third-party contracting and risk management.

We will count on you to:

• Lead the establishment and ongoing maturity and enforcement of Vendor Management’s governance model within Asia.

• Ensure all vendor onboarding activity complies with company policies and procedures, educating Business Partners when necessary.

• Ensure compliance with the Vendor Management program throughout the vendor life cycle, collaborating with Business Partners to provide guidance and support.

• Assess various third-party related risks and controls to appropriately report, monitor, and mitigate in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Monitor contractual agreements, collaborating with Business Partners to leverage strategic opportunities.

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date repository of all contracts and vendor details as the department expands into new regions and lines of business.

• Communicate guidelines and deadlines clearly between internal partners and external resources.

• Provide stakeholders with actionable insights based on data analysis to drive informed decision-making.

• Manage tight deadlines and prioritize workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What you need to have:

• Expertise in Vendor Management governance methodologies and vendor onboarding policies and procedures.

• Exposure to third-party related risks, controls, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

• Strong senior stakeholder management skills.

What makes you stand out:

• 8 years of relevant experience.

• Regional experience in Asia

• Project management and contract management experience.

• Knowledge of Information Security Standards, Generally Accepted Privacy Practices, and Generally Acceptable Audit Standards.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.