Vendor Onboarding Operations Facilitator

at Discover in Riverwoods, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Discover. A brighter future.

With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it – we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world’s leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

Responsible for facilitating third party vendor requests through the entire supplier and engagement onboarding process. Communicates with business partners to address all questions relating to Supplier onboarding process. Responsible for the review and planning of incoming requests, gathering required documentation for vendor setup, drafting and negotiation of simple contract agreement types, and execution of purchasing transactions. Manages interactions with internal clients for supplier transactions for assigned categories.

Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management

Responsibilities

+ Facilitates the completion of the supplier onboarding processes for new suppliers, new engagements, and modifications to existing contracts. Assists business stakeholders in submitting third party portal requests and internal risk assessments, and project planning and tracking the progress of requests throughout the end-to-end process.

+ Drafts, negotiates and finalizes low complexity SOWs and amendments. Gathers relevant contract documents in support of drafting and negotiating higher complexity agreements. Ensures accurate data entry in the contracts database and oversees necessary controls to ensure contracts are not signed prior to internal approval.

+ Creates purchase orders, ensuring accurate data entry and selection of appropriate purchasing categories to assist Sourcing team in accurate and timely reporting of spend across categories

+ Identifies opportunities to streamline business processes, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and add value to the organization through continuous improvement of Discover’s supplier onboarding process.

+ Provides support to and manages relationships with internal Business Partners. Ensures Business Partners are following all processes and procedures to ensure compliance with Third Party Program.

Qualifications You’ll Need

The Basics

+ Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, communications or related field

+ 2+ years of experience in business, vendor management, operations or related field

+ In lieu of degree, 4+ years of experience in business, vendor management, operations or related field

Bonus Points If You Have

+ 4+ years of experience in business, vendor management, operations or related field

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jul-30-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $65,000.00 to $109,800.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Paid Time Off

+ 401(k) Plan

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

+ STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

+ Recognition Program

+ Education Assistance

+ Commuter Benefits

+ Family Support Programs

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters)

Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.