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Samuel, Son & Co.; Laval; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Intact is seeking a detail-oriented Vendor Management Analyst to join the Tech+Lab Expense & Vendor Management team. You will manage vendor relationships, drive contract savings, and support governance forums to ensure cost-effective decisions across the IT vendor portfolio.

The role reports to the IT Business Office and requires a strong background in vendor management, strategic sourcing, and IT expense controls.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business, Finance & Accounting, or Information Technology is required.
• Minimum 3-years experience in vendor management, strategic sourcing, or IT expense management.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Oracle ERP is required.
• Knowledge in IT accounting and Power BI experience an asset.
• Experience supporting executive governance forums or preparing materials for senior leadership review.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of identifying and delivering cost savings.
• Familiarity with contract management principles, SLA frameworks, and negotiation strategies.
• Experience with AI-powered tools for contract analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a contract renewal pipeline, proactively identifying upcoming renewals 3–6 months in advance to enable strategic planning
• Support the PR Council by preparing and presenting contract renewal packages, negotiation strategies, and vendor recommendations for executive review and approval
• Drive cost savings and spend optimization by analyzing vendor contracts, identifying consolidation opportunities, and supporting negotiations
• Maintain and continuously improve the vendor management Power BI dashboard, ensuring accurate, up-to-date visibility into vendor spend, renewal timelines, and performance metrics
• Conduct AI-assisted contract reviews using the team's strategy playbook to surface key opportunities, SLA highlights, and negotiation insights ahead of renewal discussions
• Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to ensure vendor strategies align with business goals and organizational priorities
• Lead the preparation of executive-level reporting and presentations for VP and Director stakeholders, translating vendor data into actionable insights
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of vendor management policies, playbooks, and standard operating procedures
• Serve as a point of escalation for vendor disputes, invoice discrepancies, and service delivery issues, coordinating resolution across internal teams and vendors

Skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Excellent communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Finance & Accounting, or Information Technology

Tools

Oracle ERP

Power BI

Job description

Full-time

Full-time

CA$65,000.00–CA$75,000.00 yearly

Full-time

Full-time +1

CA$25.00 hourly

Full-time

Permanent

CA$90,000.00 yearly

Full-time

Full-time +1

Full-time

Full-time

Full-time

CA$24.68 hourly

Full-time

Temporary

CA$24.00 hourly

Remote

Full-time

Full-time +1

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Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more

Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to):

74,800 - 91,400

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

7.5%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially savvy Vendor Management Analyst to join our growing Tech+Lab Expense & Vendor Management team. Reporting to the IT Business Office, you will play a critical role in managing vendor relationships, driving contract savings, and supporting the productivity council, an executive governance forum to ensure strategic, timely, and cost-effective contract decisions across the IT vendor portfolio.

What You Will Do

• Manage and maintain a contract renewal pipeline, proactively identifying upcoming renewals 3–6 months in advance to enable strategic planning
• Support the PR Council by preparing and presenting contract renewal packages, negotiation strategies, and vendor recommendations for executive review and approval
• Drive cost savings and spend optimization by analyzing vendor contracts, identifying consolidation opportunities, and supporting negotiations
• Maintain and continuously improve the vendor management Power BI dashboard, ensuring accurate, up-to-date visibility into vendor spend, renewal timelines, and performance metrics
• Conduct AI-assisted contract reviews using the team's strategy playbook to surface key opportunities, SLA highlights, and negotiation insights ahead of renewal discussions
• Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to ensure vendor strategies align with business goals and organizational priorities
• Lead the preparation of executive-level reporting and presentations for VP and Director stakeholders, translating vendor data into actionable insights
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of vendor management policies, playbooks, and standard operating procedures
• Serve as a point of escalation for vendor disputes, invoice discrepancies, and service delivery issues, coordinating resolution across internal teams and vendors

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education in Business, Finance & Accounting, or Information Technology – is required
• Minimum 3-years experience in vendor management, strategic sourcing, or IT expense management – is required
• Advanced proficiency level: Excel, and Oracle ERP – is required
• Knowledge in IT accounting and reporting framework and Power BI experience an asset
• Experience supporting executive governance forums or preparing materials for senior leadership review
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of identifying and delivering cost savings
• Familiarity with contract management principles, SLA frameworks, and negotiation strategies
• Experience with or strong interest in AI-powered tools for contract analysis and reporting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country

Why Join Us

• High-visibility role with direct exposure to CIO-level governance and decision-making
• Opportunity to shape and modernize vendor management practices using AI and automation
• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment with strong growth potential
• Hybrid work model with flexibility and a supportive team culture

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