Senior Global Vendor Specialist – Payroll

Pebl

Senior Global Vendor Specialist managing global payroll partners in 126 countries for Pebl's operations. Overseeing compliance and operational excellence in vendor management and contract governance.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$90,000 - CA$120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end RFP processes to identify, vet, and onboard new partners across new and existing markets.
Manage partner reactivation pipelines, including due diligence reviews and contract refreshes for previously inactive partnerships.
Respond to proactive expansion requests and sales-driven needs for new territories with structured sourcing plans.
Negotiate localized contract terms, including MSAs, SOWs, and SLAs, within defined boundaries and in close collaboration with Legal.
Serve as the internal authority on partner contractual obligations and service delivery boundaries, resolving ambiguities and preventing unauthorized cost escalations.
Own and maintain governance frameworks and rules of engagement that define how Pebl interacts with its global partner network.
Act as the central advocate and operational bridge between internal teams (Payroll, Experience, Product, Onboarding) and external partners.
Monitor and enforce SLA adherence across the partner ecosystem, escalating contractual or high-risk operational issues as required.
Identify and lead process improvements across partner sourcing, due diligence, and governance workflows.
Contribute to the Partner Knowledge Base, ensuring documentation, partner profiles, and rules of engagement remain current and accessible.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have 5+ years of experience in global partner management, vendor operations, or a similar role within a multinational or EOR/PEO environment.
Bring hands-on experience running RFPs, negotiating vendor contracts, and managing multi-party relationships across diverse jurisdictions.
Are comfortable operating within pre-defined frameworks while exercising independent judgment on day-to-day partner matters.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent Pebl's interests clearly and diplomatically across cultures.
Are detail-oriented and organized, with a strong track record of managing complex pipelines and governance frameworks without dropping the ball.
Are proficient in Google Workspace and comfortable working across enterprise tools; experience with Airtable, NetSuite, or partner management platforms is a plus.
Thrive in a fast-moving, globally distributed team environment and can manage competing priorities with calm and structure.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Time Off
Parental Leave
Health and Dental Insurance
Retirement Savings + Employee Incentive Plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Vendor OperationsMulti-Party Relationship ManagementDue Diligence ReviewsContract RefreshesProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationDetail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsIndependent Judgment