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About Latham & Watkins Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration. About the Role The Vendor Risk Management Senior Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Global Procurement team. This role will be responsible for leading the assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of risks associated with our vendor relationships, while leading the analysis of vendor risk profiles through comprehensive due diligence activities of new and existing vendors to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities, develop risk profiles, and categorise vendors based on risk levels. This role will be located in our Manchester office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Responsibilities & Qualifications Other key responsibilities include: Overseeing vendor performance and compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements, and preparing detailed reports and dashboards to communicate risk findings to senior managementAssisting in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies to address identified risks, while collaborating with vendors and internal teams to ensure robust risk management practices are in placeEvaluating vendor performance metrics and reports to assess service quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance, in order to provide strategic recommendations for improvement and cost-saving opportunitiesCoordinating and leading vendor audits to evaluate compliance with company policies and industry standards, in addition to documenting findings a