Claims Vendor Consultant Auto Repair - Corporate

Allstate; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstate Canada Group is seeking a Vendor Management Consultant to optimize external supplier relationships and drive value with strategic negotiation and risk management. You will establish KPI-driven performance metrics, onboard and offboard vendors, and lead initiatives to reduce costs while ensuring quality and compliance across internal processes.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and partner collaboration to protect families and belongings with

Qualifications

• Experience in vendor management and supplier performance evaluation.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Ability to analyze data and drive cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs by analyzing data and implement cost saving initiatives.
• Coordinate onboarding of new vendors and due diligence with internal systems.
• Facilitate vendor offboarding ensuring smooth transition and contractual compliance.
• Continuously evaluate and refine vendor management processes and tools.
• Recommend and implement best practices and automation to streamline workflows.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Serve as primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and escalations.
• Collaborate internally and externally to address performance issues and drive improvements.
• Establish KPIs and metrics to evaluate vendor performance and compliance.
• Monitor vendor performance, quality and service levels; conduct reviews and audits.
• Identify and evaluate potential vendors based on business needs and cost.

Skills

KPIs

Supplier Performance Management

Vendor Management

Vendor Performance Management

Vendor Relationships

Job description

Job Description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. As a Vendor Management Consultant, you will be contributing to the optimization of the organization's relationships with external vendors and suppliers. This role requires a combination of 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs by analyzing data and implement cost saving initiatives.
• Coordinate the onboarding of new vendors, including due diligence, and integration with internal systems and processes.
• Facilitate the offboarding of vendors as needed, ensuring smooth transition and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Continuously evaluate and refine vendor management processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness.
• Recommend and implement best practices, automation tools, and process improvements to streamline workflows and optimize vendor relationships.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, issues, and escalations.
• Collaborate internally and externally to address performance issues, resolve disputes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate vendor performance and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Monitor vendor performance, quality, and service levels, and conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure compliance and accountability.
• Identify and evaluate potential vendors and suppliers based on business needs, quality requirements, and cost considerations.

Skills

• Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Supplier Performance Management (PM)
• Vendor Management
• Vendor Performance Management
• Vendor Relationships

Compensation

Expected compensation for this role ranges from $ 73,500.00 - 116,850.00 annually. Actual salary offered to successful candidates will vary based on their skills and experience.

Why Join Us

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact.

About Us

Allstate Canada Group uses AI technology tools to assist in screening, selecting, assessing, and scheduling interviews with candidates as part of the recruitment process. This job posting is for a current open role within the organization. At Allstate, we work hard to help people live a good life every day. Allstaters are dedicated to serving clients, customers, and communities, which allows employees to find meaning and value in their work. Allstate offers an environment that fosters innovative thinking where you’ll be able to explore your ideas and feel proud of the work you do. Allstate helps protect nearly 16 million households with auto, home, life, and retirement products.