Description:

Vendor compliance doesn’t stop at onboarding. This course shows participants how to design and implement an ongoing vendor validation process to maintain clean and accurate records. We’ll cover how to determine the right frequency, the difference between bulk validation tools and one-by-one lookups, and what to consider when choosing third-party providers. Participants will also learn how to interpret validation results, document findings, and build an audit-ready monitoring process. 

Agenda:

• Why ongoing validations matter 

• Frequency: when and how often to validate vendors 

• Bulk validation tools vs one-by-one lookups 

• Key features to look for in validation providers 

• Documenting results for compliance and audits 

What You’ll Learn: 

• Establish a repeatable process for ongoing vendor validations 

• Compare bulk vs. one-off validation options 

• Select the right third-party validation partners 

• Document results for continuous compliance and audit readiness 

Audience: 

AP teams, vendor management staff, procurement, compliance and risk professionals.