Vendor Manager - Third-Party Management

Job Description

Vendor Manager - Third-Party Management:
On behalf of our Banking client, Procom is searching for a Vendor Manager - Third-Party Management for a 9-month role. This position is a hybrid position with 4 days onsite at our client’s Toronto office. 

Vendor Manager - Third-Party Management - Job Description:
The Vendor Manager will oversee Third Party Business Arrangements throughout all stages of the Third Party Management Lifecycle. This role involves ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and managing vendor performance. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders and support high-profile portfolios within Securities.

Vendor Manager - Third-Party Management - Responsibilities:
• Manage Third Party Business Arrangements through all stages of the TPML.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on vendor performance against SLAs, SLOs, and KPIs.
• Identify and escalate issues to mitigate risks associated with vendor relationships.
• Lead problem resolution for complex issues and provide subject matter expertise.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and ensure compliance with the bank's policies and standards.
• Conduct internal and external research projects and support the development of presentations to management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business needs and manage transitions or terminations of vendors.

Vendor Manager - Third-Party Management - Mandatory Skills:
• 5+ years of Vendor Management experience
• 5+ years of experience with Third-Party Management Lifecycle
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills
• Strong sense of urgency and adaptive to changes
• Team player

Vendor Manager - Third-Party Management – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Banking Experience (strong asset)
• Prior risk assessment experience
• Project Management experience – ability to lead, plan, implement, and evaluate project activities
• Familiarity with procurement platforms such as Coupa and Ariba
• CSP or PMP certification

Vendor Manager - Third-Party Management – Assignment Length:
This is a 9-month contract position with the possibility of extension or conversion based on business needs and performance.

Vendor Manager - Third-Party Management - Start Date:
ASAP.

Vendor Manager - Third-Party Management - Assignment Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This is a hybrid role requiring 4 days onsite and 1 day work from home.

This employer uses both human and technology-assisted tools to support candidate screening and assessment. Final hiring decisions are made by people.