Vendor Onboarding & Risk Specialist
Description Job Type: Full-time | Location: Remote TX | Department: Procurement | Reporting to: Procurement Manager| Work Location Type: #remote IREN is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, delivering large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s vertically integrated platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and data centers in renewable-rich regions across the U.S. and Canada. The Vendor Onboarding & Risk Specialist owns the end-to-end vendor onboarding process, ensuring that new and existing suppliers are qualified, documented, and approved in line with company policy before work is awarded or purchase orders are issued. This role is responsible for coordinating vendor prequalification, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), insurance and safety verification, financial and sanctions screening, and vendor master activation. The Specialist maintains the vendor risk register, monitors compliance status through the life of the supplier relationship, and ensures onboarding records are complete, current, and audit-ready. With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in. Requirements 3–5 years of experience in vendor onboarding, supplier compliance, procurement, contracts administration, risk, or audit support. ·Experience coordinating due diligence, prequalification, or approval workflows involving multiple internal stakeholders and external parties. Working knowledge of NDAs, certificates of insurance, and contractor safety prequalification requirements. Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage registers, deadlines, renewals, and a high volume of open requests. High attention to detail and comfort reviewing legal, financial, and compliance documentation. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and standard business systems. Strong communication skills, including the ability to follow up professionally with vendors and escalate issues when required. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive commercial, legal, and supplier information appropriately. Preferred: Experience in construction, engineering, energy, utilities, mining, data centre, or industrial operating environments. Familiarity with third-party risk management frameworks, sanctions screening tools, or supplier compliance platforms (e.g., ISNetworld, Avetta, ComplyWorks). Understanding of contractor safety management requirements, including WorkSafeBC or equivalent provincial regulations. Working knowledge of ERP or procure-to-pay systems (SAP, NetSuite, Dynamics 365, Coupa, or similar). Post-secondary education in business, supply chain, law, or risk management, or progress toward a relevant designation, would be an asset.