Vendor Manager V

ICONMA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking company is seeking a Vendor Manager V in Toronto, ON. The role involves managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and supporting operational functions. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of vendor management experience and proficiency in MS Office. This position offers opportunities for growth and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of vendor management experience.
• Experience with vendor contracts and legal service providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and maintain vendor records.
• Support onboarding of vendors and manage related documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Vendor Management

Adaptability

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Coupa

Ariba

Job description

Our Client, a Banking company, is looking for a Vendor Manager V for their Toronto, ON location.

Responsibilities:

• Vendor manager for the legal department to provide support for assigned vendor relationships in accordance with applicable frameworks, policies and standards. Duties will include:
• Maintain vendor records in accordance with Legal Department and Client requirements
• Understand practices and procedures relating to managing vendor arrangements through all stages of the vendor lifecycle, in alignment with relevant frameworks, policies and standards
• Protect the interests of the organization – identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high-risk activities as necessary
• Contribute to vendor related operational activities (e.g. report production, system queries, process mapping, specialized tracking, analysis and transactional procedural support) as assigned
• Focus on continuous improvements to facilitate entering into vendor arrangements
• Participate in working sessions and/or facilitate meetings to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal Client partners and the vendor to ensure department requirements are met and objectives are aligned
• Support the onboarding of vendors and managing related documentation, including contracts
• Assists with reporting and compliance activities associated with various Client policies
• Works closely with team members to support Client Legal's external counsel management program
• Supports the execution of operational functions related to Client Legal's third-party risk management program
• Partners closely with members of the Legal team and other shared services functions
• Assists with the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to maximize efficiencies
• Assists in creating appropriate training material, job aids and other forms of end user reference materials.
• Contributes to strategic initiatives and projects

Requirements:

• Vendor management experience – 5+ years
• MS Office proficiency
• Ability to adapt to new tasks to support operational requirements of the legal department
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with vendor contracts
• Coupa/Ariba experience
• Experience with legal service providers (law firms, eDiscovery, expert witnesses, consultants, etc)

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.