Senior Manager, Global Supplier and Contracts Management | Toronto | 12-Month Contract
Location: Toronto (hybrid, 3 to 4 days on-site per week)
Duration: 12 months, with strong likelihood of extension or conversion
Start date: December 1, 2026
Hours: 37.5 per week, no overtime expected
Team: Corporate Real Estate
The opportunity
This is a contract backfill for a leadership role within a large financial institution's Corporate Real Estate group. You will lead the ongoing management of outsourced service partners on a global basis, making sure service delivery is high quality, risk is managed prudently, and the relationships stay compliant with internal policies and third-party regulations.
What you'll do
- Lead the management of global service partners in line with the organization's supplier management and governance framework
- Manage contract deliverables, including timely reporting, KPI adherence, validation of content, and periodic audits
- Act as the subject matter expert on supplier management, coaching and training regional service leads and service partners on their responsibilities
- Drive resolution of supplier-related audit and operational risk issues
- Partner with centers of excellence and regional leads on a key strategic initiative, building strong working relationships internally and externally
- Identify opportunities through analysis of industry trends and supplier performance
- Support service lines with issues and escalations related to service partner performance
Must-haves
- 7+ years of experience in corporate real estate, supplier management, and/or contract management
- Excellent project management skills
- Superior relationship management, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Proficiency in writing and reviewing contracts
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
- Excellent analytical skills and financial acumen
Nice-to-haves
- Exposure to regulatory requirements (e.g., OSFI and other legislation) and policies related to real estate and suppliers
- Paralegal experience
- Experience in risk identification and mitigation
- Experience in the financial industry
Soft skills: Leadership and training ability, SME mindset, strong communication and collaboration, risk management orientation, and the ability to manage and resolve escalations.
What's in it for you
- Competitive compensation
- A high-impact role in a collaborative, high-performing team
- Structured onboarding in your first 2 to 4 weeks
- Opportunity to take on greater accountability, with a real chance of extension or conversion
