Senior advisor supplier governance

National Bank; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Flexible group insurance

Pension Plan

Employee Share Ownership

Employee Assistance

Preferential Banking

Community Involvement

Telemedicine

Sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank's IT Vendor Management team is seeking a Senior Advisor in Supplier Governance to oversee relationships with external technology suppliers, ensure contractual commitments are met, and assess risk and performance. You will lead governance meetings, monitor supplier performance with dashboards, and collaborate with internal partners to drive improvements.

A strong background in governance, contract management, and negotiation is required, with a focus on mitigating third-party risks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; seven years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Proven experience in supplier governance in the IT field
• Experience in managing supplier performance and producing reports
• Experience in contract management, particularly in monitoring the contract lifecycle
• Experience in managing third-party risks and implementing mitigation measures
• Negotiation experience with suppliers and business partners

Responsibilities

• Governance of external technology suppliers by establishing lasting relationships and ensuring compliance with contractual commitments
• Plan and lead monthly and quarterly governance meetings with suppliers and internal partners
• Assess supplier performance using relevant indicators, produce reports and recommend corrective measures required
• Managing risks associated with third parties and contributing to implementing mitigation measures tailored to the organisation's needs
• Participate in contract negotiations and monitor the contract lifecycle in collaboration with the teams concerned
• Influence stakeholders and make recommendations to improve performance, service quality and supplier relationship management

Skills

Supplier governance

Negotiation

Contract management

Risk management

Reporting / metrics

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

A career as a Senior Advisor in Supplier Governance on the it Vendor Management team at National Bank means acting as a specialist in managing relationships, performance and risks related to suppliers. This position allows you to have a positive impact on our organisation thanks to your experience in governance of technology providers, contract management and negotiation.

Your job

• Governance of external technology suppliers by establishing lasting relationships and ensuring compliance with contractual commitments
• Plan and lead monthly and quarterly governance meetings with suppliers and internal partners
• Assess supplier performance using relevant indicators, produce reports and recommend corrective measures required
• Managing risks associated with third parties and contributing to implementing mitigation measures tailored to the organisation's needs
• Participate in contract negotiations and monitor the contract lifecycle in collaboration with the teams concerned
• Influence stakeholders and make recommendations to improve performance, service quality and supplier relationship management

Your team

The Vice-President - Operations, Security, it and Supplier Management, is a team made up of several specialists who work agile, proactive and collaborative to seize opportunities, stay at the forefront of their field and continuously improve processes.

You are part of a team of 35 colleagues in the it Vendor Management and Business Relations group and report to the Senior Manager. Our team stands out for its collaboration, expertise in supplier governance and commitment to continuous improvement. Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and seven years of relevant experience OR any other combination of training and experience deemed equivalent
• Proven experience in supplier governance in the it field
• Experience in managing supplier performance and producing reports
• Experience in contract management, particularly in monitoring the contract lifecycle
• Experience in managing third-party risks and implementing mitigation measures
• Negotiation experience with suppliers and business partners

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!