Senior Specialist, Vendor Management

Mazda Canada Inc; Richmond Hill; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 87,500; Full time

Job summary

Mazda Canada Inc is seeking a Senior Specialist of Vendor Management to enhance supplier partnerships and support national programs. This hybrid role in Richmond Hill involves managing vendor communications and relationships, leading performance reviews, and developing supplier contracts. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary education in Business or Supply Chain Management and 3–5 years of related experience. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 - $87,500 CAD based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a related field.
• Strong ability to translate business challenges into solutions.
• Solid understanding of market research and parts pricing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and approve all vendor and dealer‑facing communications.
• Build strong relationships with global supply chain vendors.
• Lead monthly supplier performance reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Supply chain operations

Inventory management

Supplier relationship management

Project management

Education

Post-secondary education in Business or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Home Office/Richmond Hill Office)

At Mazda, we love sharing the beautiful machines we craft with the world. But even more, we love building relationships with the people who help make it all possible. We are a team of passionate car fanatics with an incurable love affair with the road. We continually strive to challenge the status quo and make it our mission to put people, quality, and experiences before transactions.

Reporting to the Manager, Vendor Supply Chain and Accessories, we are looking for a collaborative and detail‑oriented Senior Specialist of Vendor Management to strengthen supplier partnerships, support national programs, and enhance inventory effectiveness. This role works closely with global supply chain vendors, internal business units, and our operating network to ensure strong supplier performance, effective communication, and continuous program improvement.

Essential Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Manage and approve all vendor and dealer‑facing communications, including Dealer Direct tire suppliers.
• Create a continuous feedback process for vendor communications and relationship development.
• Build strong relationships with global supply chain vendors to support inventory effectiveness.
• Lead monthly supplier performance reviews and establish a national review process.
• Communicate business challenges and solutions across the operating network.
• Support national sales programs and help implement a standardized Vendor Management Program.
• Partner with internal teams to develop, negotiate, and administer national supplier contracts.
• Lead and maintain the critical supplier list and develop alternate sourcing plans.
• Develop and maintain a Market Intelligence platform with ongoing insights for Parts Operations.
• Manage direct report by completing regular 1:1s, providing direction on duties, expectations, and workplans.

Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge & Skills Required)

• Post‑secondary education in Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in a related field.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate business challenges into solutions.
• Knowledge of global supply chain operations, inventory management, and purchasing fundamentals.
• Solid understanding of Market research and parts pricing.
• Experience with supplier relationship management or project management is an asset.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Mazda Canada.

Hiring Salary Range for position: $70,000 - $87,500 CAD. The base salary offered will consider the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and competencies, and will be set in a manner that supports fair and consistent internal equity practices.

Note that AI may be used in the initial stages of the recruitment process.

Mazda Canada Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and upon request by the applicant, accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process.

Thank you for your interest in this position!