Vendor Manager

Insight Global; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Insight Global partners with a client seeking a Vendor Management Specialist to support the Investor's Edge team. You will manage vendor contracts, oversee third-party risk assessments, and drive process improvements across the vendor function.

The role requires coordinating onboarding and renewals, maintaining thorough contract documentation, and collaborating with risk, legal, procurement, finance, operations, technology, and product stakeholders in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in vendor management, procurement, or contract lifecycle management
• Experience supporting procurement governance and vendor onboarding processes
• Experience coordinating TPRA activities
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills
• Experience tracking multiple contracts and deadlines
• Excellent documentation management and attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor contracts from intake through execution, renewal, and portfolio management
• Support a portfolio of 30+ third-party vendors across market data, research, technology, and professional services
• Coordinate third-party risk assessment activities and ensure procurement standards
• Maintain centralized contract and vendor documentation (NDAs, RFIs, RFPs, onboarding documents, invoices)
• Partner with procurement teams on vendor onboarding, pricing negotiations, contract amendments, renewals
• Liaise with risk, legal, audit, governance, finance, operations, and product stakeholders
• Coordinate approvals and contract reviews across multiple business partners
• Monitor vendor performance, renewals, and expirations
• Contribute to vendor scorecards, budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
• Support market data audits and documentation with external vendors
• Research industry trends and vendor offerings for strategic decisions

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement governance

TPRA coordination

Project coordination

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Tools

Archer

Coupa Risk Assess

TPRA platforms

Job description

Our client is seeking a Vendor Management Specialist to support their Investor's Edge team. This individual will play a key role in managing vendor relationships, coordinating contract lifecycle activities, supporting third-party risk and governance processes, and driving process improvements across the vendor management function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in vendor management, procurement, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement within a regulated environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage vendor contracts from intake through execution, renewal, and ongoing portfolio management
• Support a portfolio of 30+ third-party vendors across market data, research, technology, and professional services
• Coordinate third-party risk assessment (TPRA) activities and ensure compliance with procurement standards
• Maintain centralized contract and vendor documentation, including NDAs, RFIs, RFPs, onboarding documents, invoices, and agreements
• Partner with procurement teams on vendor onboarding, pricing negotiations, contract amendments, and renewals
• Liaise with risk, legal, audit, governance, finance, operations, and product stakeholders throughout the contracting lifecycle
• Coordinate approvals and contract reviews across multiple business partners
• Monitor vendor performance, upcoming renewals, and contract expirations
• Contribute to vendor scorecards, budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend process improvements
• Support market data audits and documentation requirements with external vendors and exchanges
• Research industry trends, vendor offerings, and competitive intelligence to support strategic decision-making

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in vendor management, supplier management, procurement, or contract lifecycle management
• Experience supporting procurement governance and vendor onboarding processes
• Experience coordinating or supporting Third Party Risk Assessments (TPRA)
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills
• Experience tracking multiple contracts, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent documentation management and attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using TPRA platforms such as Archer, Coupa Risk Assess, or similar tools
• Experience with procurement systems and workflows
• Previous experience within a financial institution, wealth management, brokerage, or banking environment
• Experience working with market data, research, or technology vendors
• Familiarity with Agile, Kanban, JIRA, or other project management methodologies

What Makes You Successful

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
• Comfortable working with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders
• Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities
• Proactive with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Hybrid work model with onsite attendance required Mondays and Tuesdays
• Standard schedule of Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Flexible start and end times available
• Collaborative environment with frequent interaction across Risk, Legal, Procurement, Finance, Operations, Technology, and Product teams