Claims Vendor Consultant, Auto

Allstate Insurance Company; Hamilton; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Vendor Management Consultant to optimize relationships with external vendors. The successful candidate will analyze data to reduce costs, coordinate vendor onboarding, and maintain strong relationships with key vendors. Skills in negotiation and strategic thinking are crucial for this role. Bilingual skills are advantageous. This position is remote and offers a range of benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee discounts on insurance

Good Office program

Student Loan Payment Matching Program

Retirement Savings Program with employer matching

Annual Wellness allowance

Personal reflection day

Tuition Reimbursement

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in vendor management and supplier performance evaluation.
• Bilingual skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs by analyzing data and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
• Coordinate onboarding of new vendors, including due diligence and integration with internal systems.
• Facilitate vendor offboarding ensuring smooth transitions and compliance.
• Continuously evaluate and improve vendor management processes.
• Recommend and implement best practices and automation tools.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Job description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. For more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us ahead of our customers’ evolving needs, from advocating for seat belts, airbags, and graduated driving laws to leading in pricing sophistication, telematics, and device and identity protection.

Job Description

As a Vendor Management Consultant, you will contribute to optimizing the organization’s relationships with external vendors and suppliers. This role requires strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and relationship management expertise to drive value, minimize risk, and ensure the delivery of high-quality goods and services. The ideal candidate will have experience in vendor management and supplier performance evaluation.

Who is Allstate:

Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to reassure both customers and employees with its “You’re in Good Hands” promise. We are proud to be named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years. We are committed to making a positive difference through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving, and volunteerism. To learn more, visit www.allstate.ca. For safety tips and advice, visit www.goodhandsadvice.ca.

Our Employee Value Proposition fosters a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options, and enjoy their work.

Role Designation: Remote

Benefits of Joining Allstate

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus other products and services)
• Good Office program (up to $400 back after purchasing office equipment)
• Student Loan Payment Matching Program for government student loans
• Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer-matched contributions
• Annual Wellness allowance to support health and wellbeing
• Personal reflection day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity to give back to the community

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify opportunities to reduce costs by analyzing data and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
2. Coordinate onboarding of new vendors, including due diligence and integration with internal systems and processes.
3. Facilitate vendor offboarding as needed, ensuring smooth transitions and contractual compliance.
4. Continuously evaluate and improve vendor management processes, tools, and systems for efficiency and transparency.
5. Recommend and implement best practices, automation tools, and process improvements to streamline workflows.
6. Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and serve as the primary contact for inquiries, issues, and escalations. Collaborate internally and externally to address performance issues, resolve disputes, and foster continuous improvement.
7. Establish KPIs and metrics to evaluate vendor performance and compliance. Monitor vendor quality and service levels through regular reviews and audits.
8. Identify and evaluate potential vendors based on business needs, quality, and cost considerations.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual skills are an asset.

Allstate Canada Group provides workplace accommodations in accordance with policies and practices. If you require accommodation, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

LI-KA1

J-18808-Ljbffr