Vendor Manager

Policy Reporter

Vendor Manager managing vendor activities and relationships in a fully remote role at Policy Reporter. Evaluating vendor performance and ensuring contract compliance to meet business objectives.

Posted 5/16/2026contractRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 service
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
Conducts miscellaneous tasks or projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package including extended health benefits
Paid-time off
Volunteer leave
Employer-matching retirement savings
Company paid Employee Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

vendor managementbudget reviewcontract negotiationquality assuranceprocess improvementdata analysisSOP developmentinvoice validationperformance trackingonboarding

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationcoachingproblem solvingcross-functional collaborationfeedback provisionorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsnegotiationadaptability