Vendor Coordinator

Say Hello to Working on the Bright Side

We are Jovia Financial Credit Union. Jovia connects us to the friendliness and ease of doing business with us as well as captures the spirit and energy of our dynamic, fast growing culture. The name evokes a way of joy, a feeling of optimism, trust and “banking on the bright side”.

Now with more than 3 billion in assets, 200,000 members, and 450+ employees, we attract the best and the brightest talent- who do the right thing, present a can-do spirit in a culture of fun, fulfillment, advancement and development. Find your joy here, every day.

We give you:

• Competitive compensation with paid training
• Open communication and an amazingly positive staff
• Managers who value input from their employees—we believe in you!
• A friendly, inviting work environment
• Work that feels like a second home with family events hosted by Jovia!
• Leaders who are involved, transparent and coach you
• Professional development and a perfect atmosphere for learning
• Fun social activities to nurture creativity and teamwork
• Business casual dress with annual corporate gear allowance!
• Great benefits – Med/Dent/401K/pension, and tuition reimbursement and more (Full Time employees)
• School Loan Repayment & Gym Reimbursement (Full Time employees). New in 2020!
• Lots of growth and advancement potential
• A CEO with brilliant vision and aspiration

Want to know why we’re so happy? Click here to learn and meet our CEO!

Find out what life at Jovia is like ... https://www.jovia.org/life-at-jovia

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for the oversight of Vendor Management software and Vendor Due Diligence requirements.
• Understand the vendor onboarding process and due diligence requirements.
• Provides guidance and direction to business units when a new vendor is being onboarded to ensure that all required documentation is collected during the due diligence or review.
• Provide advice and guidance to business units and teams as appropriate regarding VM best-practice to secure optimal value from third-party relationships.
• Interact with vendors to answer questions or convey what is needed from them during onboarding and due diligence.
• Communicate vendor performance issues and due diligence items to appropriate parties both internally and externally.
• Ensuring vendor compliance with company standards and credit union regulations
• Work closely with the legal team to ensure contracts are fair, compliant, and in the company's best interest.
• Identifying and mitigating risks associated with vendor relationships. This includes assessing potential risks related to financial stability, data security, compliance, and business continuity.

What we need from you:

• A College degree from four-year College/university or 3-4 years of banking regulatory and/or compliance experience
• Prior experience managing and working with vendors preferred.
• Strong understanding of vendor management best practices, processes and strategies. This includes experience in vendor selection, contract negotiation, performance evaluation, and risk management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for effective coordination with vendors and business units. The ability to convey complex information clearly is crucial.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and evolving vendor relationships
• Understanding of contract terms, monitoring activities, and required due diligence.
• PC literacy is required, including Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• A confident professional, who is detail oriented with the ability to multitask and work autonomously and/or with a team as required.
• Willing to work flexible hours when required, exhibit a cooperative spirit, willingness to work as part of a team, and a commitment to member service.
• Estimated salary range for this position - $53,000-$63,000

Work From Home Requirements:

• Internet speed of 100mbps or higher required (you can test this by going to (www.speedtest.net).
• Able to dedicate a quiet space for daily work that is free of sound interruptions.
• All equipment will be provided by Jovia (Computer, Monitor, Headset).

Be part of a growing not-for-profit organization where People are Everything—You are important to us. Help our members meet their financial goals and achieve their dreams. Let’s talk!

At Jovia, we celebrate innovation, diversity, teamwork, excellence, and integrity. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to recruit, retain, and reward top talent. We would like to be your partner in success and happiness!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)