Director, Vendor Management Office

Hartford Fire Insurance

Hartford, Connecticut, US
Base: $124,000 - $186,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Enterprise vendor management framework
Operationalizing standards and governance
Enablement of embedded vendor managers
The Hartford Fire Insurance is seeking a Director for its Vendor Management Office to oversee the implementation of vendor management standards and practices within a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have over eight years of experience in vendor management or procurement, preferably in the financial services or insurance sector, and will play a key role in driving operational excellence and collaboration across various teams

Job Summary

  • The Director, Vendor Management Office is responsible for driving the execution and adoption of the enterprise vendor management framework within a federated operating model.
  • This role focuses on operationalizing standards, enabling vendor managers, driving consistent governance practices, and partnering closely with Third Party Risk Management and Procurement.
  • The company is determined to make a difference and offers every opportunity to achieve goals and help others accomplish theirs.

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The Hartford Fire Insurance is seeking a Director for its Vendor Management Office to oversee the implementation of vendor management standards and practices within a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have over eight years of experience in vendor management or procurement, preferably in the financial services or insurance sector, and will play a key role in driving operational excellence and collaboration across various teams.

Salary

Base: $124,000 - $186,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enterprise vendor management framework
  • Operationalizing standards and governance
  • Enablement of embedded vendor managers
  • Partnering with TPRM and Procurement
  • Vendor performance and issue management

Nice-to-have

  • Financial services or insurance industry experience
  • Modern technologies and data-driven approaches
  • Change management and continuous improvement

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years in vendor management, procurement, or related role
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Proven track record aggregating and analyzing vendor performance data
  • Experience developing vendor management policies and standards

Work Rights

Not specified

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