About the RoleINPRS is seeking a strategic Director of Vendor Management to lead an enterprise vendor governance program that drives performance, compliance, transparency, and risk mitigation across third-party relationships. This role sets agency-wide standards, manages vendor lifecycle practices, and delivers executive-level reporting.
Key ResponsibilitiesVendor Governance & Framework- Build and enhance vendor management policies, lifecycle processes, and performance standards.
- Oversee onboarding, due diligence, performance measurement, risk/issue management, renewals, and vendor exits.
Performance & Value Delivery- Define SLAs and performance metrics; manage scorecards and review cycles.
- Lead benchmarking and cost/value optimization initiatives.
Risk & Compliance Oversight- Manage third-party risk, documentation review, risk monitoring, and remediation coordination.
- Provide executive reporting on vendor risk posture, compliance status, and performance trends.
- Ensure alignment with NIST, ISO 27001, SOC, and ITIL frameworks.
Cross-Functional & Team Leadership- Partner with IT, Procurement, Legal, Security, Finance, and business units.
- Advise leadership on vendor strategy, improvement opportunities, and innovation.
- Lead a small team, fostering accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
QualificationsEducation & Experience- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years in vendor management, contract management, sourcing, ITSM, or third-party risk; 5+ years in team/program leadership.
- Demonstrated success maturing vendor governance or risk programs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Expertise in supplier governance, contract structures, SLAs, renewals, and exits.
- Skilled in building frameworks, executive communication, benchmarking, and risk remediation.
- Strategic thinker with strong change-leadership, relationship management, and data-driven decision-making abilities.
- Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, SOC reporting, ITIL, and related standards.
Work Conditions & Tools- Hybrid schedule; limited vendor-site travel.
- Use CLM tools, reporting dashboards, risk assessment platforms, and vendor comparison tools.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:- Competitive compensation
- Flexible Schedule
- Healthcare coverage (medical / dental / vision)
- Health savings account with employer contribution
- Prescription coverage
- Employer funded retirement plan (pension plan)
- Deferred compensation plan (employer and/or employee contribution plan)
- Flexible spending account
- Work/life balance (37.5 hours weekly)
- 12 paid holidays; 14 during election year
- Paid leave (personal, sick, vacation)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional credential reimbursement
- Group life insurance
- Employer-paid downtown parking
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application and resume for review. For more information about our organization, please visit our INPRS Careers Page: https://www.in.gov/inprs/careers.htm.
