Vendor Assessment Policy
Draft template. This is generic starting content, not a reviewed or binding company policy. Have Legal review and approve before publishing externally.
Purpose
To ensure third-party vendors and partners meet Integrated Retail's expectations for security, reliability and compliance before integration into our solutions or supply chain.
Typical assessment areas
- Data security and privacy practices.
- Financial stability and business continuity.
- Service level commitments and support responsiveness.
- Compliance with relevant regulations for the vendor's domain.
Vendors are typically re-assessed periodically or upon material changes to the relationship.