Manager, Supplier Management

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible vacation

Comprehensive benefits starting on the first day

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Scotiabank is looking for a Manager, Supplier Management to oversee procurement activities in Toronto. This role involves managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with procurement standards. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in MS Excel and Power BI, along with proven skills in stakeholder management. A competitive rewards program is offered, including annual bonuses and comprehensive benefits. Join Scotiabank and help create an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• High level of curiosity and ability to dive into details.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement with senior leaders.
• Strong understanding of supplier management concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of the supplier management program.
• Track program initiatives and ensure progress.
• Engage cross-functional stakeholders for effective implementation.

Skills

Results driven individual

Change-leadership

Conflict resolution management

Advanced problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management skills

Knowledge of financial services regulations

Advanced Excel skills

Power BI expertise

Relational database management knowledge

Strong business acumen

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Power Query

MS Power Platform

Job description

Requisition ID: 259243

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Manager, Supplier Management is responsible for the execution and operational management of the Procurement Supplier Management Framework. The role ensures supplier management practices are consistently implemented across procurement categories, and that program standards, tools, and governance processes are effectively applied.

The Manager collaborates with Category Sourcing and Vendor Management teams, Enterprise Vendor Oversight (EVO), Procurement Operations, and various Business Partners to drive supplier management initiatives, improve supplier performance oversight, and strengthen procurement capabilities across the organization.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Manage the day-to-day execution of the supplier management program across procurement categories.
• Maintain program frameworks, tools, and documentation to ensure consistent supplier management practices.
• Track program initiatives, deliverables, and milestones and ensure progress against defined objectives.
• Coordinate governance processes and maintain oversight of program reporting and updates.
• Build, maintain, and enhance recurring and ad‑hoc reports and dashboards (e.g., Excel, Power BI) used daily to support supplier, program, and executive-level data and insights.
• Engage cross‑functional stakeholders across procurement and business teams to ensure effective adoption of supplier management practices.
• Provide guidance to sourcing and vendor management teams on supplier management processes, tools, and program requirements.
• Prepare and deliver program updates, insights, and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Translate complex stakeholder requirements into clear, data‑driven insights by leveraging Power BI dashboards, Excel‑based analysis, and standardized metrics sourced from multiple systems.
• Execute supplier and category management processes, including supplier segmentation, performance monitoring, and program reporting.
• Maintain and enhance program tools, templates, and documentation to support operational consistency.
• Support the development and delivery of training and enablement activities to strengthen supplier management capabilities.
• Design and maintain standardized data models, reporting templates, and analytical views to support supplier segmentation and program tracking.
• Ensure adherence to operational risk, regulatory compliance, and internal control requirements in accordance with applicable frameworks and policies.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and program controls in accordance with applicable risk management frameworks.
• Support risk, compliance, and remediation tracking through structured reporting solutions, including traceable data sources and documented logic.
• Partner with supplier management managers, strategic sourcing managers, and Procurement business partners to ensure effective procurement delivery and supplier oversight across the Bank.
• Collaborate with procurement, risk, and business partners to integrate data from multiple systems into consolidated reporting views using relational data concepts and SQL‑based logic where applicable.
• Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to, and effectiveness of day‑to‑day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk, and conduct risk.
• Champion a high‑performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates team members by fostering an inclusive work environment, communicating vision/values/business strategy, and managing succession and development planning for the team.
• Collaborate with supplier management managers/strategic sourcing managers and the Procurement business partners to ensure ONEGPS support and delivery to our business partners across the Bank.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have:

• Results driven individual with high level of curiosity and ability to dive into details without losing sight of the big picture – a must.
• Excellent change‑leadership and conflict resolution management as well as advanced problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and comfort in speaking with senior leaders at the Bank.
• Knowledgeable in financial services and regulations (e.g., OSFI, OCC, CFPB, UDAAP) and how they are applied to third‑party relationships is preferred.
• Strong working experience with MS Excel, including advanced features, and Power BI DAX.
• Working knowledge of Power Query for data ingestion and manipulation – an asset.
• Experience with MS Power Platform, including Power Automate (Flow) and PowerApps – an asset.
• General understanding of relational database management, data modeling and SQL.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills.
• Knowledge and experience with state‑of‑the‑art procurement and analysis technologies.
• Strong understanding of supplier management and governance concepts, including risk management applications and services.
• Thorough understanding of Supplier Qualification, TPM, and TPRM processes.
• Ability to influence outcomes and decisions.

What’s in it for you?

• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.
• A competitive rewards program includes annual bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and comprehensive benefits that start on your first day.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship – we strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and embraced through bias‑free practices and inclusive values.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations – we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

Location

Canada – Ontario – Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here.

Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.