This article introduces a novel AI‑driven approach that merges sentiment analysis, continuous behavioral analytics, and dynamic heatmap visualizations to deliver an up‑to‑the‑second view of vendor reputation. By ingesting multiple data streams—from survey responses and support tickets to social media mentions—the system produces a sentiment‑adjusted risk score and paints it onto an intuitive heatmap. Procurement teams gain actionable insights, faster vendor triage, and a measurable path toward risk reduction while maintaining privacy and auditability.