About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Manager – Vendor Compliance & Risk Management to establish and manage a robust vendor compliance and risk management framework across the organization.
The role will primarily focus on mitigating risks associated with marketplace and operational vendors, including vendor authenticity, documentation gaps, financial risks, compliance failures, and vendors exiting the business without fulfilling their obligations.
The ideal candidate will have robust experience in vendor management, procurement, compliance, due diligence, risk assessment, audits, and documentation management. The person will work closely with Procurement, Finance, Legal, Operations, and Business teams to ensure that vendors are properly evaluated before onboarding and continuously monitored throughout the relationship.
Key Responsibilities
1. Vendor Due Diligence & Onboarding
Establish and manage a structured vendor onboarding and due diligence process.
Define minimum eligibility and selection criteria for different categories of vendors.




Conduct comprehensive checks on vendors before onboarding, including:
Business registration and statutory documents
GST and PAN validation
Company ownership and beneficial ownership
Bank account and financial information
Business address and operational existence
Relevant licenses and certifications
Coordinate with external background verification and due diligence agencies where required.
Conduct background checks and assess the credibility and track record of prospective vendors.
Ensure all mandatory documents are collected, verified, approved, and maintained before vendor activation.
2. Vendor Risk Assessment
Develop a systematic vendor risk assessment framework based on factors such as financial stability, compliance history, operational capability, documentation, reputation, and business criticality.
Conduct financial health checks and identify potential indicators of vendor failure or financial

📌 Associate Manager – Vendor Compliance (Bengaluru)
🏢 Plastics For Change
📍 Bengaluru