Vendor Manager

Vendor Manager (Third-Party Management Lifecycle)

📍 Toronto, ON (Hybrid - 4 Days Onsite)

📅 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 escalate 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

✅ Vendor risk assessment 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 travel required
• 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.

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