Director of Strategic Supplier Management & Partnerships

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A large banking organization in Toronto is seeking a Director of Payments and Trade Operations Supplier Management to oversee and optimize critical supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in supplier management, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead a high-performing team. This role involves strategic oversight of supplier performance and governance, ensuring alignment with business needs, and driving continuous improvement. A commitment to inclusivity and diversity is fundamental.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing.
• Proven experience managing large enterprise vendor and strong capabilities in cross platform partner engagement.
• Experience in Supplier Risk/Risk Management and/or Operational Risk preferred.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for supplier relationship management and governance.
• Oversee enterprise-level suppliers to ensure alignment with business strategy.
• Drive negotiation strategies for financial savings and service quality.
• Develop governance frameworks ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Supplier Management

Contract Management

Operational Excellence

Business Strategies

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Transformational Change

Communication

Design Thinking

Third Party Management

Job description

A large banking organization in Toronto is seeking a Director of Payments and Trade Operations Supplier Management to oversee and optimize critical supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in supplier management, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead a high-performing team. This role involves strategic oversight of supplier performance and governance, ensuring alignment with business needs, and driving continuous improvement. A commitment to inclusivity and diversity is fundamental.