How to Administer Vendor Assessments
Mastering Vendor Responsibility Checks - Ensuring Reliable Partnerships
Before entering into a contract or awarding business to a vendor, it's critical to confirm their reliability, stability, and alignment with your organization's standards. This practical webinar walks procurement professionals and vendor management teams through the process of conducting thorough Vendor Responsibility Checks to reduce risk and support better decision-making.
Participants will be guided through the key steps of administering vendor assessments and documenting the review process with clarity and accountability. You’ll learn how to customize your approach depending on vendor type, create and utilize a Vendor Verification Checklist, and identify the best sources for verification resources. In addition, you’ll explore the procedures for handling both positive and negative assessment outcomes—including how to implement penalties for vendors that fail the process.
Live on : Thursday, July 03, 2025 ,01 : 00 PM EST
Presented by: KENNETH JONES
Ken Jones has been working in the public and non-profit procurement field for 30 years. He worked for the New York State Office of Taxation and Finance as a Purchasing Assistant from 1985-87 and left there to work for the University at Albany, SUNY where he served as a Purchasing Agent and in 1999 was the Assistant Director supervising and providing training for the Office of Purchasing and Contracts.Ken has trained many University staff on procurement rules and regulations. He established online ordering processes with vendors ranging from Office supplies to Lab chemicals and continues to provide training in his current position to procurement staff at the University at Albany, SUNY.
Performing a vendor responsibility check is more than a formality—it’s a safeguard for your organization. By attending this session, you’ll gain the tools, knowledge, and strategies necessary to ensure your vendors are reliable, compliant, and aligned with your organization’s goals.
Don’t leave it to chance—learn how to structure your vendor review process for success.
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