The Global Supplier Services (GSS) Technology & Operations Manager performs day-to-day activities to drive and enhance the organization's vendor program framework, reporting/analytics, and automation. Working under limited supervision, this job maintains all technology solutions and related components in support of the vendor risk governance program. Specifically, this job develops and maintains technology/operations supporting GSS objectives including systems administration, Enterprise integrations, risk management, and compliance. **Key Responsibilities and Duties** + Develop, implement, and maintain vendor risk technology solutions and process flows. + Partner closely with business units and other team members to support various processes (Enterprise Vendor Program Office day-to-day operations, vendor risk program framework, systems assistance, systems training, etc.). + Timely processing of high-volume technical requests in support of vendor management risk lifecycle. + Create, update, and maintain various system generated reports and analytics for internal team and external business unit requests. + Develop and maintain data feed integrations to various Enterprise systems. + Support audit requests as it relates to vendor risk technology and data. + Coordinate with Control Partners and IT to execute on business objectives. + Systems administration of the Vendor Management System (VMS) including internal and external user account management, account permissions access/reconciliation, and data extraction/analysis to support business processes. + Act as the subject matter expert for the Vendor Management System (VMS). + Troubleshoot and resolve VMS issues. + Ensure data quality within the VMS. + Research and identify opportunities for operational improvement and innovation through technology. **Educational Requirements** + University (Degree) Preferred **Work Experience** + 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred **Physical Requirements** + Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work **Career Level** 7IC **Required Experience:** + 3+ years Vendor Management System or related systems administration experience **Preferred Experience:** + 5+ years Vendor Management System or related systems administration experience (Coupa Risk Assess experience preferred) + Exceptional critical thinking, organizational, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills + Robust spreadsheet and analytical skills including vlookup, pivot tables, chart/graph creation, calculations/formulas, conditionality logic, and other advanced functionality + Strong technological proficiency including expertise in Microsoft products (SharePoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) + Knowledge of database structures and integrations + Familiarity with Tableau and/or PowerBI \#LI-KD Related Skills Accountability, Communication, Critical Thinking, Due Diligence, Executive Presence, General Risk Management, Influence, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor / Partner Management **Anticipated Posting End Date:** 2025-03-22 Base Pay Range: $72,000/yr. - $105,000/yr. 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