Claims Vendor Consultant (Auto)

Allstate Canada; Ontario; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading home and auto insurer as a Vendor Management Consultant, optimizing vendor relationships and driving value. This remote role emphasizes strategic thinking and negotiation skills, with a focus on cost-saving initiatives and performance evaluation. Enjoy flexible work arrangements and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Discounts

Good Office Program

Student Loan Payment Matching

Comprehensive Retirement Savings

Annual Wellness Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Involvement

Qualifications

• Experience in vendor management and supplier performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs through data analysis.
• Manage vendor onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Establish KPIs and metrics to evaluate vendor performance.

Skills

Negotiation

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 a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs, from advocating for seat belts, air bags, 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 and has been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years. We are committed to making a positive difference through community partnerships, 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 for office equipment)
• Student Loan Payment Matching for Government Student Loans
• Comprehensive Retirement Savings with employer contributions
• Annual Wellness allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Community involvement and giving back

Key Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs through data analysis and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Coordinate onboarding of new vendors, including due diligence and integration with internal systems.
• Manage vendor offboarding, ensuring smooth transitions and contractual compliance.
• Refine vendor management processes, tools, and systems for greater efficiency and transparency.
• Implement best practices, automation tools, and process improvements to optimize workflows.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors; serve as the primary contact for inquiries, issues, and escalations.
• Establish KPIs and metrics to evaluate vendor performance and compliance. Conduct regular reviews and audits.
• Evaluate potential vendors based on needs, quality, and costs.

Allstate Canada Group provides workplace accommodations for those who need them. Please inform us if you require an accommodation.

Joining our team offers more than a job — it’s a chance to develop your skills, challenge the status quo, and impact the future positively. We foster a flexible environment that values connection and belonging, recognized by multiple inclusivity and diversity awards, empowering everyone to lead, innovate, and give back.