Manage Third Party Business Arrangements throughout the Third Party Management Lifecycle (TPML). Monitor, analyze, and report on vendor performance, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. This high-profile role within Securities requires strong communication (with 3-4 stakeholders regularly) and relationship-building skills. You’ll collaborate with a direct sourcing lead, guiding internal teams through the company processes. The position requires night hours (1 PM to 9 PM) due to overseas support. While the hiring process may be less expedited than usual, interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.
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Position: Vendor Manager
Shift: 1 PM to 9 PM
Location: Toronto 4 days onsite as of November)
Advantages
Work on a high-profile portfolio, contribute to a new initiative, and join a friendly, close-knit team. Potential for overtime.
Responsibilities
The Vendor Manager is responsible for managing Third Party Business Arrangements throughout all stages of the Third Party Management Lifecycle (TPML). This role involves monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on vendor performance, ensuring compliance with relevant frameworks and policies, and mitigating risks associated with vendor relationships. The position requires a deep understanding of vendor management principles and the ability to lead complex projects while collaborating with various stakeholders. Successful candidate will be supporting high profile portfolio within the company securities, and will be expected to speak to 3-4 stakeholders on a regular basis about opening new vendor engagements. This role will rely on ability to manage relationships and cultivate strong connections with the appropriate line of business, and walk them through relevant processes. Successful candidate will be paired with a direct sourcing lead to help with engagements. Scope of work may include but is not limited to:
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 TD'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.
Qualifications
University degree in a relevant discipline; 5-7 years of experience; 5 years of Vendor Management experience; 5 years of experience with Third-Party Management Lifecycle; Excellent written & verbal communication skills; Strong interpersonal & time management skills. Prior TD experience and a background in technology and onboarding technology applications are strong assets. Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis methods and reporting techniques would be an asset. Banking experience and prior risk assessment experience are considered nice-to-haves. Project Management experience (ability to lead, plan, implement, and evaluate project activities) and familiarity with procurement platforms such as Coupa and Ariba are also beneficial.
Summary
This is a 14-month contract position with the possibility of extension and conversion based on performance. If you are a highly motivated and experienced Vendor Manager who enjoys working with a team and is comfortable with night hours, apply now!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Manage Third Party Business Arrangements throughout the Third Party Management Lifecycle (TPML). Monitor, analyze, and report on vendor performance, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. This high-profile role within Securities requires strong communication (with 3-4 stakeholders regularly) and relationship-building skills. You’ll collaborate with a direct sourcing lead, guiding internal teams through the company processes. The position requires night hours (1 PM to 9 PM) due to overseas support. While the hiring process may be less expedited than usual, interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.
Position: Vendor Manager
Shift: 1 PM to 9 PM
Location: Toronto 4 days onsite as of November)
Advantages
Work on a high-profile portfolio, contribute to a new initiative, and join a friendly, close-knit team. Potential for overtime.
Responsibilities
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The Vendor Manager is responsible for managing Third Party Business Arrangements throughout all stages of the Third Party Management Lifecycle (TPML). This role involves monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on vendor performance, ensuring compliance with relevant frameworks and policies, and mitigating risks associated with vendor relationships. The position requires a deep understanding of vendor management principles and the ability to lead complex projects while collaborating with various stakeholders. Successful candidate will be supporting high profile portfolio within the company securities, and will be expected to speak to 3-4 stakeholders on a regular basis about opening new vendor engagements. This role will rely on ability to manage relationships and cultivate strong connections with the appropriate line of business, and walk them through relevant processes. Successful candidate will be paired with a direct sourcing lead to help with engagements. Scope of work may include but is not limited to:
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 TD'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.
Qualifications
University degree in a relevant discipline; 5-7 years of experience; 5 years of Vendor Management experience; 5 years of experience with Third-Party Management Lifecycle; Excellent written & verbal communication skills; Strong interpersonal & time management skills. Prior TD experience and a background in technology and onboarding technology applications are strong assets. Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis methods and reporting techniques would be an asset. Banking experience and prior risk assessment experience are considered nice-to-haves. Project Management experience (ability to lead, plan, implement, and evaluate project activities) and familiarity with procurement platforms such as Coupa and Ariba are also beneficial.
Summary
This is a 14-month contract position with the possibility of extension and conversion based on performance. If you are a highly motivated and experienced Vendor Manager who enjoys working with a team and is comfortable with night hours, apply now!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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