Senior Manager Vendor Management and Procurement
As a Senior Manager Vendor Management and Procurement you will play a key leadership role in shaping how the organization partners with suppliers, manages third‑party risk, and drives value across the enterprise. You will lead procurement initiatives, influence high‑impact decisions, and act as a trusted advisor to business, technology, legal, and risk teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise‑level procurement initiatives, from category strategy and market analysis through supplier selection, negotiation, and contract award.
- Develop and execute category and procurement strategies that optimize total cost of ownership, manage risk, and support business priorities.
- Design and lead competitive procurement and RFP processes, including evaluation frameworks and executive‑ready recommendations.
- Serve as a hands‑on practitioner, with the ability to read, interpret, draft, and materially edit complex commercial contracts to safeguard the Company.
- Negotiate complex, high‑value supplier agreements, applying strong commercial judgment and balancing value, risk, and operational considerations.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on vendor options, supplier trade‑offs, and commercial decision‑
- Oversee procurement‑related vendor onboarding, due diligence, and B‑10 contract assessments as part of an integrated procurement strategy.
- Identify and drive cost‑saving and value‑creation opportunities, tracking benefits across the life of supplier agreements.
- Coach and mentor team members and stakeholders on vendor management methodologies and negotiation best practices, fostering a continuous improvement mindset.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Vendor Management, Supply Chain or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, contract management or vendor management.
- Experience in financial services or a regulated industry is an asset.
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills with sound judgment in assessing risk, value, and business impact.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and work effectively across business, legal, technology and risk teams.
This is a 15 month contract hybrid role (maternity leave) with possible extension located in downtown Toronto.