Vice President – Vendor Relations
CYBOT
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Brampton • Canada
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About the role
- Develop and execute a comprehensive vendor relations strategy aligned with corporate goals.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the Vendor Relations team, including Financial Analyst and Financial Rebate Analyst.
- Establish KPIs and performance metrics for vendor programs and financial analysis.
- Negotiate high-value vendor agreements, including year-end rebates, pricing structures, and terms.
- Evaluate new vendor opportunities, investment levels, and potential conflicts to ensure strategic alignment.
- Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key vendors.
- Oversee financial modeling and profitability analysis of vendor programs.
- Ensure accurate forecasting and reporting of rebate income and vendor-related financial performance.
- Collaborate with Finance and Operations to align vendor strategies with budgetary objectives.
- Implement controls to minimize financial and operational risks associated with vendor agreements.
- Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and corporate policies.
- Partner with Purchasing, Operations, and Branch leadership to ensure vendor strategies support business needs.
- Represent the organization in high-level negotiations and industry forums.
- Drive process improvements in vendor management and rebate tracking systems.
- Leverage analytics to identify trends and opportunities for cost optimization.
Requirements
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in vendor relations, procurement, or financial management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
- Strong knowledge of financial analysis, rebate structures, and vendor negotiations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial modeling tools.
Benefits
- Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs.
- Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
- Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
- Company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisvendor negotiationsfinancial modelingKPI establishmentperformance metricscost optimizationforecastingreportingvendor program evaluationrebate structures
Soft Skills
leadershipmentorshiprelationship buildingnegotiationcollaborationprocess improvementstrategic alignmentcommunicationorganizational skillsrisk management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in FinanceMBA