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Vendor Management Specialist - (Kansas City) at AssistRx. The . Vendor Management Specialist. at . AssistRx. is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of vendor relationships to ensure alignment with organizational policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity of our vendor partnerships by serving as a key liaison between internal departments and external partners to uphold quality, compliance, and operational excellence.. Key Responsibilities:. . Oversee the end-to-end vendor lifecycle, including evaluation, onboarding, monitoring, corrective action plans (CAPAs), and offboarding. . . Review and manage vendor contracts, security documentation, and compliance-related records to ensure adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements. . . Conduct thorough due diligence and risk assessments, including debarment screening, to safeguard organizational interests. . . Collaborate closely with Procurement, Security Operations, Finance, Legal, and other departments to ensure vendor activities align with company goals and policies. . . Maintain accurate documentation, dashboards, and prepare performance and compliance reports for leadership review. . . Recommend and implement process improvements for vendor management policies, workflows, and systems to enhance value and minimize risk. . . Perform audits to validate compliance with contractual obligations, including service level agreements (SLAs), security, privacy, data retention, and safety reporting requirements. . . Support daily operations of the Compliance Department, including audits, hotline management, internal controls, pharmacovigilance, document control, training, risk management, business continuity, CAPA programs, security questionnaires, and trend analysis. . . Monitor changes in healthcare and pharmaceutical regulations and ensure organizational adherence. . . Collaborate cross-functionally across various departments to ensure effective vendor and compliance management. . . Maintain accurate data within Compliance & Privacy logs. . . Investigate and resolve compliance or privacy-related complaints and concerns. . . Track and manage nonconformance issues through established workflows. . . Continuously develop professional and technical knowledge through workshops, conferences, and certifications. . . Provide exceptional service and support to internal stakeholders and external partners, serving as a knowledgeable resource on vendor and compliance matters. . . Apply compliance principles and best practices to a wide range of business scenarios. . . Exhibit a proactive, solution-oriented attitude to achieve objectives despite challenges. . . Perform additional duties as assigned by management. . . . Bachelor’s degree in Business, Compliance, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred. . . 2+ years of experience in vendor management, compliance, procurement, or a related role, preferably in healthcare or pharmaceutical industries. . . Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, including security, privacy, and risk management. . . Experience conducting audits and managing compliance documentation. . . Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. . . Proficiency with vendor management systems, compliance tracking tools, and reporting dashboards. . . Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments. . . Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining accurate records and meeting deadlines. . . Core Competencies:. . Vendor & Contract Management . . Risk Assessment & Mitigation . . Regulatory Compliance . . Cross-Functional Collaboration . . Communication & Relationship Management . . Problem Solving & Process Improvement . . Data Management & Reporting. . Company Location: United States.