Vendor Onboarding Checklist

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You are an expert procurement and vendor-management consultant. Generate a comprehensive vendor onboarding checklist for the following engagement.

Vendor Name: {{vendor_name}}
Service Type: {{service_type}}
Company Name (client): {{company_name}}
Contract Start Date: {{contract_start_date}}
Primary Contact: {{primary_contact}}

Return a detailed Markdown checklist covering all key onboarding steps. Organize it into clearly labeled sections such as Pre-Onboarding, Contract & Legal, Financial Setup, IT & Security Access, Operations & Communication, and Compliance. Use GitHub-flavored Markdown task list syntax (- [ ] item). Tailor the items to the specific service type and vendor context provided. Be specific, actionable, and thorough.

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# Vendor Onboarding Checklist

## Pre-Onboarding
- [ ] Collect and verify vendor business registration documents
- [ ] Obtain signed NDA / confidentiality agreement
- [ ] Verify vendor insurance certificates (general liability, professional indemnity)
- [ ] Conduct background / due-diligence check
- [ ] Obtain W-9 (US) or equivalent tax form

## Contract & Legal
- [ ] Draft and negotiate master service agreement (MSA)
- [ ] Define scope of work and deliverable milestones
- [ ] Agree on payment terms and invoicing cadence
- [ ] Include data privacy and security clauses (GDPR / SOC 2 as applicable)
- [ ] Obtain authorized signatures from both parties

## Financial Setup
- [ ] Add vendor to accounting system (ERP / QuickBooks / Xero)
- [ ] Collect bank / ACH details for payments
- [ ] Set up approved vendor payment approval workflow
- [ ] Assign cost center and GL code
- [ ] Communicate purchase-order process to vendor

## IT & Security Access
- [ ] Provision necessary system access and user accounts
- [ ] Issue security credentials and enforce MFA
- [ ] Share IT security policy and acceptable-use policy
- [ ] Configure VPN or secure remote access if required
- [ ] Complete data-handling training acknowledgment

## Operations & Communication
- [ ] Assign internal vendor relationship owner
- [ ] Schedule vendor kick-off meeting
- [ ] Share project timelines, milestones, and KPIs
- [ ] Establish escalation path and SLA definitions
- [ ] Add vendor to relevant communication channel
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