Checklist
Checklist to Kick-Start Your Vendor Management Program
Use this checklist to set up the essential building blocks of your vendor management program—quickly and confidently.
Launching a vendor management program can feel overwhelming. From identifying vendors to defining roles and creating assessment tools, it’s easy to miss key steps.
This checklist walks you through the core components you’ll need to put in place so you can start strong and scale effectively.
Use This Checklist To:
- Outline what to include in your vendor management policy
- Identify which vendors should be in scope using existing data sources
- Define key stakeholder roles and responsibilities
- Build your toolkit for assessing risk and collecting due diligence
- Establish documentation, governance, and review protocols

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