Vendor Manager

Kelly; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (4 days onsite in TO

Contract extension potential

No overtime

Job summary

Kelly partners with a leading Canadian financial institution to hire a Vendor Manager for the Third-Party Risk and Governance team. This contract runs from November 2026 to August 2027, with pay up to $48/hour plus 4% vacation pay.

The role focuses on TPML, vendor onboarding, and governance oversight in a dynamic environment. You will collaborate with procurement, risk, compliance and business teams, manage vendor relationships, monitor performance against KPIs, and address risks and escalations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Vendor Management experience.
• 5+ years of Third-Party Management Lifecycle (TPML) experience.
• Strong governance, risk and compliance knowledge.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Third-Party Business Arrangements through all TPML stages.
• Onboard and manage vendor engagements with stakeholders.
• Monitor vendor performance against SLAs, SLOs, KPIs.
• Identify and elevate vendor-related risks and compliance concerns.
• Provide governance guidance and process improvements.
• Lead issue resolution for complex vendor problems.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support vendor transitions, renewals, and terminations.
• Develop reports, presentations, and leadership recommendations.
• Collaborate with procurement, risk, compliance and business teams.

Skills

Vendor management

TPML

Stakeholder management

Communication

Time management

Urgency-driven

Education

University degree or College diploma

Tools

Coupa

Ariba

Procurement platforms

Job description

Vendor Manager (Third-Party Management Lifecycle)

Contract: November 2026 - August 2027

Up to $48/hour + 4% Vacation Pay

Our client, a leading Canadian financial institution, is seeking an experienced Vendor Manager to support a high-profile portfolio within the organization's Third-Party Risk and Governance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with key stakeholders across the business while managing critical vendor relationships and ensuring compliance throughout the Third-Party Management Lifecycle (TPML).

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage Third-Party Business Arrangements through all stages of the Third-Party Management Lifecycle (TPML).
• Partner with business stakeholders to onboard and manage vendor engagements.
• Monitor vendor performance against SLAs, SLOs, and KPIs.
• Identify, assess, and elevate vendor-related risks and compliance concerns.
• Provide guidance on governance requirements and internal processes.
• Lead problem resolution efforts for complex vendor issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support vendor transitions, renewals, and terminations.
• Develop reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, risk, compliance, and business teams.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of Vendor Management experience
• 5+ years of Third-Party Management Lifecycle (TPML) experience
• Strong understanding of vendor governance, risk management, and compliance practices
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency
• University degree or College diploma

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Banking or Financial Services experience
• Project Management experience
• Experience with Coupa, Ariba, or similar procurement platforms
• PMP or CSP certification
• Knowledge of AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot

What Makes You Successful

• Strong relationship builder who can effectively influence stakeholders.
• Highly adaptable and comfortable navigating changing priorities.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple vendor engagements simultaneously.

Additional Information

• Hybrid work model (4 days onsite in Toronto)
• Potential contract extension based on performance and business needs
• Potential conversion opportunity
• No overtime required

Use AI for Hiring

Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.