Policy Reporter

Vendor Manager, Operations – Maternity Leave Coverage, 12 month contract

Policy Reporter

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$65,000 - CA$71,000 per year

About the role

  • Foster and maintain long-lasting relationships with vendors, and serve as their primary point of contact
  • Regularly evaluate strategic fit by monitoring vendor usage and performance to ensure financial and operational objectives are met
  • Critically review vendor budgets and agreements to ensure vendor obligations and contractual terms are met
  • Provide coaching and feedback to vendors as required
  • Serve as an intermediary between vendors and internal stakeholders
  • Work cross-functionally to provide clear, consistent communication and direction to vendors
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to provide regular and timely status updates
  • Conduct quality assurance on work delivered as required
  • Troubleshoot and facilitate resolution when quality errors are reported, outlining preventative and corrective actions
  • Review and approve vendor invoices, and validate alignment with contract terms and services
  • Create, update, renew and cancel contracts as required, including supporting the negotiation of pricing
  • Streamline and lead improvements to the vendor management process including onboarding, vendor compliance and tracking vendor performance
  • Maintain and improve standard operating procedures, work instructions and any applicable forms and templates that pertain to vendor management
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and provide recommendations for change
  • On time adherence to training deadlines for all corporate policies and procedures governing access to confidential data
  • Ensure all SOPs are followed with consistency

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent
  • Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience, preferably including some vendor management experience
  • Experience building relationships and negotiating with vendors
  • Advanced Microsoft skills (emphasis on Excel skills)
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package including extended health benefits
  • Paid-time off
  • Volunteer leave
  • Employer-matching retirement savings
  • Company paid Employee Assistance Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
vendor managementcontract negotiationbudget reviewquality assuranceprocess improvementdata analysisfinancial analysisperformance monitoringSOP developmentvendor compliance
Soft Skills
relationship buildingcommunicationcoachingproblem-solvingcross-functional collaborationfeedback provisionorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsnegotiationadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business ManagementBachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management