CAN - Vendor Manager II

ICONMA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Vendor Manager II to oversee vendor relationships and manage contracts effectively. The role requires strong vendor management experience, proficiency in data analysis, and effective communication skills. The candidate will play a key role in ensuring business and regulatory requirements are met while maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of vendor management experience.
• Strong data analysis skills required.
• Experience with SOW preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Govern strategic contracts and manage vendor relationships.
• Provide support for banks' requirements on the risk side.
• Ensure deliverables meet stakeholder needs.

Skills

Vendor management experience

Data analysis experience

MS Office

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Title: CAN - Vendor Manager II TDJP00055340
# of positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Cost Center: 0666
Business Unit:
Duration: 1 year
Extension possible: unsure at this time
Conversion Possible: unsure at this time
Schedule: Mon to Fri- core business hours
Rotation Schedule: no
OT: no
Budget/Bill Rate: ***- confirmed
Interview Process: 1 round of interviews
Work Location (Remote, Hybrid or Both?): 160 Front Street West
Hybrid- min 2 days per week.
Office Space/Desk Location: desk
Travel Required: no

Possibility of any Additional Upcoming Furlough: no

TIMELINES/IMPORTANT DATES:
• Manager Upcoming PTO: no
• Supplier Call: No
• Distribute Requisition: May 28th
• Halting: May 30th
• Shortlist De-Brief: ASAP
• Target interview: ASAP
• Interview de-brief: ASAP


CANDIDATE PROFILE DETAILS:
Degree/Certifications Required: no
Years of experience: at least 2 years exp
Reason for request/why opened: covering for a leave
% Interaction with Stakeholders: yes, high level of interaction
Project Scope: BAU role
Team Size: 9 people
Personality Style/Team Culture: collaborative, inclusive
Selling Points of Position: Great opportunity to get a foot in the door with TD.
Best Vs Average Candidate:
MS office, excel.
Good understanding of data analysis
Ariba Coupa experience- asset
Vendor mgmt experience is important
Exp and knowledge on SOW preparation
Banking experience- asset
How will performance be measured: deliverables


SUMMARY OF DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Govern strategic contracts
Provide and support banks requirement on the risk side
Deliverables for the risk stakeholders
Day to day operations w/ business and finance
Follow bank requirement and approval process for contract execution
Understand critical data of the contract and provide details as requirement by different stakeholder
Central POC

MUST HAVE:

1.) Vendor mgmt exp
2.) MS office- Excel and Powerpoint
3.) Data analysis exp
4.) Experience and knowledge of SOW preparation
5.) Strong communication skills- written and verbal


NICE TO HAVE

1.) Banking sector exp
2.) Ariba Coupa
3.)




"Vendor Mgr II- Manages vendor relationship(s) through all stages of the agreement lifecycle, in alignment with relevant TD frameworks/methodologies, and with business and enterprise objectives. Provide leadership, direction and coaching to teams(s) while partnering with business and executive stakeholders within a line of business. Facilitate and / or support management of enterprise vendors as assigned. Generally reports to Senior Manager. Manages vendor relationship to business' strategic goals and objectives, understanding and reconciling competing priorities and evolving business requirements Evaluates vendor performance and ensures the prompt and thorough resolution or escalation of performance issues, understanding/managing risks associated with customer facing/impacting vendors Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal TD partners and vendor(s) to ensure business priorities requirements are clearly understood and met, and objectives are aligned Provides advice and guidance to business partners and VM teams as appropriate regarding VM best-practice to optimize and secure value from third-party relationships Understands contractual terms and conditions, and their commercial implications to the business in order to effectively manage vendor agreement(s) and relationship(s) Represents the needs of the business and/or the Bank and actively participate in contract negotiations and enterprise vendor management governance meetings Actively engages with SSG sourcing partner to share business, industry and vendor insights in support of strategic planning and contract negotiations May provide input into strategic planning, then implement strategic direction set by Business Leadership across all relevant business units, and lines of business in the case of enterprise vendors, including employment of agreed VM governance Applies organizational change management principles and practices to effectively manage stakeholder and vendor expectations, anticipating downstream impacts and plan accordingly to minimize disruption (e.g. during vendor transition; on-boarding/off-boarding) Engages business partners to ensure active participation on vendor governance and oversight, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly defined Applies sound judgment by understanding priorities, dependencies and making pragmatic decisions in the context of enterprise and line of business objectives Develops and retains in-depth knowledge and expertise of market place and industry developments pertaining to vendor relationship, category and business requirements Skills: Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage ones time. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods. Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed. Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses. Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel; Enterprise Application experience a plus. Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting or relevant field required. 2-4 years experience required."