Endpoint Privilege Management Specialist

Please Contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist OpenKyber at email address hirings@openkyber.com . We have Contract role IT Specialist\-Remote for our client at Abbott Park, IL . Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position. **Position Details:** IT Specialist\-Remote\- Abbott Park, IL Location: Abbott Park, IL 60064 (Remote) Project Duration : 12\+ Months Contract Pay Rate: $43/ hour on W2 Screening Questions: Can you describe your end\-to\-end vendor onboarding process? What types of documentation do you typically collect and verify during onboarding? Have you conducted vendor risk assessments or due diligence? If yes, how? **Position Overview** Actual Job Title: Vendor Management Specialist (Onboarding \& Offboarding Focus) Employment Type: Non\-exempt role The Vendor Management Specialist is responsible for overseeing the end\-to\-end lifecycle of third\-party vendors, with a primary focus on onboarding new vendors and offboarding existing vendors. This role ensures that all vendors meet organizational, legal, compliance, and operational requirements, while maintaining accurate records and minimizing risk throughout the vendor lifecycle. **Key Responsibilities** **Vendor Onboarding** * Coordinate and manage the onboarding process for new vendors from initiation to activation * Collect and verify required documentation (contracts, compliance forms, tax information, insurance certificates, etc.) * Conduct due diligence, including risk assessments, background checks, and regulatory compliance reviews * Collaborate with legal, procurement, finance, and IT teams to ensure all onboarding requirements are met * Set up vendor profiles in internal systems and ensure data accuracy * Communicate onboarding status and requirements clearly to vendors and internal stakeholders * Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards **Vendor Offboarding** * Manage the structured offboarding process for vendors, including contract termination and closure activities * Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled or properly terminated * Coordinate with internal teams to revoke system access, retrieve company assets, and close accounts * Verify final payments, resolve outstanding invoices, and ensure financial reconciliation * Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all offboarding activities * Identify and mitigate risks associated with vendor termination **Vendor Lifecycle Management** * Maintain an up\-to\-date vendor database and documentation repository * Track vendor performance, compliance status, and contract timelines * Support audits and provide reporting related to vendor onboarding/offboarding activities * Continuously improve onboarding and offboarding processes for efficiency and compliance **Qualifications** Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related fi