Manager, Vendor Risk Management

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians • Highland, CA

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Director, Procurement, the Manager, Vendor Risk Management is responsible for the development, execution, and oversight of the organization’s Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program. This role provides leadership in managing the full vendor lifecycle, ensuring appropriate risk controls, compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, and alignment with enterprise objectives. The Manager leverages technology solutions to support effective vendor onboarding, performance monitoring, incident oversight, and reporting of key metrics to drive informed decision making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or Business Management; or related field required.
• Minimum five (5) years of career related experience including implementing and directing a program required.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience required.
• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.
• Knowledge of the procure to pay (P2P) process.
• Knowledge of and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and procurement systems.
• Ability to develop and execute comprehensive vendor risk management strategies and action plans.
• Ability to leverage data and analytics to generate business cases and support decisions.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook and internet applications.
• Ability to maintain a strict level of confidentiality and act in a manner consistent with all legal and regulatory requirements and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Ability to multi-task, lead and prioritize effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with demonstrated strong customer service, negotiation, organizational and time management skills.
• Must possess strong analytical, organizational, strategic, and planning skills.
• Ability to develop, lead, and motivate cross-functional teams.
• A valid driver's license and vehicle insurance with minimum liability limits is required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Third-Party Risk Professional (CTPRP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development, implementation, and management of a centralized TPRM program, including due diligence for onboarding, ongoing oversight, accountability measures, and offboarding procedures—to ensure robust controls, efficient and effective workflows, recurring risk assessments of critical vendors, and high data integrity.
• Utilizes technology platforms and tools to administer daily vendor onboarding activities, ensuring adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs), policy and procedural compliance, and clear, timely communication with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Cultivates and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the organization to support vendor risk management strategies, drive operational alignment, and promote cross functional engagement.
• Partners with key risk management functions—including Information Security, Enterprise Risk Management, Emergency Services, and Legal/Compliance—to design, refine, and enhance the TPRM program, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities, business requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Researches vendor related data and prepares reports that support vendor management initiatives.
• Implements and manages vendor management technology tools, standard operating procedures, and KPI’s to support the efficiency and effectiveness of the vendor management program.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Benefits

• As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees.
• We offer a Total Rewards package of monetary, benefits and development rewards to individuals who meet and exceed specific goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager