Manager, Vendor Management (IT Expertise)

Intact Financial; Saint-Hyacinthe; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Vendor Management to optimize vendor functions within IT and Laboratories. This role offers the chance to develop leadership skills through in-house training while managing key strategic projects. As part of a hybrid work model, you will build relationships with suppliers and peers, challenge the status quo, and lead a team to success. Join a workplace that values diversity, offers extensive benefits, and encourages professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Financial rewards program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flex pension and benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Extra days off

Annual wellness account

Access to health resources

Dynamic learning ecosystem

Inclusive employee-led networks

Community Impact program

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience managing a team.
• Deep knowledge of vendor management and IT market trends.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with suppliers and business partners.
• Proactively manage the overall vendor portfolio.
• Coach and develop your team.

Skills

Vendor Management

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Excel Proficiency

Change Management

Bilingualism (French/English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Professional designation (CPP)

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

We’re looking for a Manager, Vendor Management, to join our growing team!

What you'll do here:

• Build relationships and networks with suppliers, business partners, peers and leaders to support your professional growth and success.

• Strengthen your expertise as you optimize the vendor management function within IT and the Laboratories.

• Grow your leadership and change management skills, both on-the-job and through in-house leadership training programs.

• Transform strategy into action and get your point across to whoever may be in the room.

• Challenge the status quo with empathy and diplomacy.

• Proactively manage IT and the laboratories overall vendor portfolio.

• Manage the assignation process.

• Identify and support key strategic projects.

• Identify and mitigate project at risk.

• Coach, support, develop and lead your team.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, professional designation such as CPP considered an asset, or any combination of equivalent education and experience

• Experience as a manager (a minimum of two years of experience managing a team).

• Deep knowledge of vendor management and current insights of IT market trends and vendors is required.

• Strong Excel and analytical skills in critical thinking, decision-making, problem solving, and attention to detail.

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.