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Role Overview: KKR is a leading global investment firm offering alternative asset management, capital markets, and insurance solutions. As a Professional in the Vendor Management Office (VMO), you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with internal standards related to the vendor lifecycle. Reporting to the local Vendor Manager, you will support the end-to-end vendor lifecycle globally, from planning to offboarding, while collaborating with various stakeholders to drive operational success. Key Responsibilities: - Support the end-to-end vendor lifecycle, including onboarding, contracting, continuous monitoring, and offboarding processes. - Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders to facilitate the vendor lifecycle within KKR and ensure timely processing of requests. - Conduct ongoing vendor performance evaluations, document findings, and coordinate improvement plans. - Assist in vendor offboarding processes to fulfill contractual obligations, mitigate risks, and manage transitions smoothly. - Update procedural documentation to standardize global processes and monitor incoming emails to triage requests to relevant stakeholders. Stakeholder Management: - Provide first-line support to business users for vendor-related queries. - Coordinate with external contacts to troubleshoot issues with accessing third-party applications. - Assist internal users in navigating the vendor management application and reinforcing process requirements. Reporting and Governance: - Prepare and maintain periodic reports on vendor activities and requests. - Escalate issues to managers and assist in resolving vendor-related problems. Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required. - 2-4 years of experience in vendor management/third-party risk management; contract management is a plus. - Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PPT, Word) and familiarity with vendor management tools (Coupa/SAP preferred). - Strong written and communication skills with the ability to lead projects and deliver results. - Team-oriented, collaborative, detail-oriented, organized, and flexible to coordinate with global teams. Additional Details: KKR's Gurugram office provides top-notch services and solutions to internal stakeholders and clients, driving process efficiency and reflecting KKR's global culture. The working hours are from 12 PM to 9 PM IST, with a work arrangement of 4 days per week in the office and 1 day remote (optional). Role Overview: KKR is a leading global investment firm offering alternative asset management, capital markets, and insurance solutions. As a Professional in the Vendor Management Office (VMO), you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with internal standards related to the vendor lifecycle. Reporting to the local Vendor Manager, you will support the end-to-end vendor lifecycle globally, from planning to offboarding, while collaborating with various stakeholders to drive operational success. Key Responsibilities: - Support the end-to-end vendor lifecycle, including onboarding, contracting, continuous monitoring, and offboarding processes. - Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders to facilitate the vendor lifecycle within KKR and ensure timely processing of requests. - Conduct ongoing vendor performance evaluations, document findings, and coordinate improvement plans. - Assist in vendor offboarding processes to fulfill contractual obligations, mitigate risks, and manage transitions smoothly. - Update procedural documentation to standardize global processes and monitor incoming emails to triage requests to relevant stakeholders. Stakeholder Management: - Provide first-line support to business users for vendor-related queries. - Coordinate with external contacts to troubleshoot issues with accessing third-party applications. - Assist internal users in navigating the vendor management application and reinforcing process requirements. Reporting and Governance: - Prepare and maintain periodic reports on vendor activities and requests. - Escalate issues to managers and assist in resolving vendor-related problems. Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required. - 2-4 years of experience in vendor management/third-party risk management; contract management is a plus. - Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PPT, Word) and familiarity with vendor management tools (Coupa/SAP preferred). - Strong written and communication skills with the ability to lead projects and deliver results. - Team-oriented, collaborative, detail-oriented, organized, and flexible to coordinate with global teams. Additional Details: KKR's Gurugram office provides top-notch services and solutions to internal stakeholders and clients, driving process efficiency and reflecting KKR's global culture. The working hours are from 12 PM to 9 PM IST, with a work arrangement of 4 days per week in the office and 1 day remote (optional).
