Vendor Relationship Manager - Property Claims

Aviva plc; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexible work model

Annual bonus eligibility

Health benefits

Career development opportunities

Vacation package with extra days

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking a Vendor Management professional to drive vendor performance and manage outsourcing risks. You will analyze data, identify savings opportunities, and support governance for supplier relationships across Canada.

The role involves negotiating vendor agreements, SLAs, and collaborating with Procurement, Legal and cross-functional teams, with approximately 25% travel for client and team meetings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Relationship Management or Vendor Management role.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Be the point of contact for vendor-related inquiries.
• Track, develop and analyze data to assess vendor performance and identify trends.
• Resolve appropriate vendor coverage and support contract negotiations.
• Use financial data to identify savings opportunities and build business plans.
• Assist with vendor dispute resolution and governance.
• Lead the development of tools and templates to support strategy.

Skills

Relationship Management

Vendor Management

Account Management

French and English bilingual

Data analysis

Strong analytical skills

Education

University degree in business or finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Experience Aviva

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence. At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.

The opportunity

Do you aspire to drive continuous and steady improvement of our vendor KPI’s and to serve as the primary interface for vendor relationships? Our vendors are an extension of Aviva and directly contribute to the overall customer experience, this role focuses on managing risks associated with vendor outsourcing, using data to deliver successful business outcomes and identify areas of opportunity. Does this interest you? If so, read on!

What you’ll do

• Be the point of contact for vendor-related inquiries
• Track, develop and analyze data to assess vendor performance; identify trends and gaps so as to steadily improve business metrics such as NPS, cycle time and indemnity spend
• Resolve appropriate vendor coverage
• Use financial data to identify, assess and propose savings opportunity and build detailed business plans outlining business recommendations
• Assist with the resolution of vendor related complaints and disputes
• Provide operational oversight for negotiations of vendor agreements, SLAs and contract evaluations in conjunction with Procurement, Aviva Legal and applicable cross-functional teams and ensure that strategy activities include supplier governance
• Conduct quality assurance reviews as required and share findings with the appropriate parties
• Lead the development of tools and templates to support the ongoing strategy
• Ensure accurate and impactful risk identification, evaluation, continuous monitoring and escalation protocols to support management of vendor relation/management deficiencies and mitigation of client and operational risk
• Regularly evaluate and assess vendor relationships and contracts, based on ongoing needs, to ensure efficient value, quality and innovation
• Coordinate vendor-related efforts during catastrophic events with a focus on proactivity and speed while ensuring specific reporting needs are being met
• Act as a Change Champion, drive continuous improvement of vendor performance and engage the community for feedback
• Participate in in-person Client and team meetings (approximately 25% travel is required)

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years in a Relationship Management, Vendor Management, Account Management, or similar roles
• Knowledge of French and English is an asset, both verbally and in writing, with our customers, partners and other Aviva teams located across Canada
• Previous experience in property restoration or property claims handling is preferred
• Preferably, possesses a university degree in business, finance or other related field
• Operational Improvement and/or Project Management certification preferred
• Significant metric/result-driven mentality, with a bias for speed and action
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into insights
• Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint
• Your approach is positive
• Understanding of finance fundamentals
• Proven track record of delivering major and balanced financial savings and customer experience improvements
• Validated sophisticated leadership skills
• Validated courage and self-confidence
• Ability to mediate conflict and resolve issues with by identifying alternative solutions
• Strong change management skills and comfortable evolving in an environment where change is the norm

What you’ll get

• Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Hybrid flexible work model.
• Outstanding career development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
• Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally. Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position. Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. #LI-MP1 #LI-Hybrid We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.