Vendor Management - Senior Specialist

Company:

Mercer

Description:

Mercer is global consulting firm with unmatched capabilities in Health Care, Wealth Management, and HR Consulting.  Our Vendor Management team navigates the increasing complexity of integrating third-party resources to enhance our and our clients business.  In a world that is continually being shaped by technology, legislation, and  business resiliency you will have the opportunity to grow and thrive as a Senior Vendor Management Specialist.  This role is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in an office.

Location: New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Washinton DC, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Urbandale.

We will count on you to:

• Manage the onboarding process for new vendors, ensuring compliance with Mercer’s internal controls and standards.
• Coordinate risk assessments (information security, privacy) and ensure identified risks are communicated and addressed accordingly.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure effective vendor governance and relationship management.
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation throughout the vendor management lifecycle.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement and enforcement of the Vendor Management governance framework, ensuring best practices are upheld.

What you need to have:

• Proven experience in vendor management or procurement,.
• Strong experience in contract management couple with project management.
• Familiarity with vendor risk management, information security controls, and audit processes.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience working in a global organization with diverse vendor needs.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards related to vendor management (e.g., GDPR, DORA).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity effectively.
• Previous experience in managing outsourced services or technology relationships.

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 an 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 embracing 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, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $79,500 to $159,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Applications will be accepted until:

June 1, 2025