We are seeking an experienced operations or procurement professional for a Vendor Operations Lead position with a well established manufacturing client of ours in the Vancouver area. In this role you will primarily be responsible for the end-to-end management of the new vendor approval process, reporting on progress and risks, taking actions to solve issues and remove blockers, and developing and implementing continuous improvement actions along the way. This job requires a strategic operator that, both independently and by way of cross-functional influence, drives critical vendor onboarding and initiatives that support our clients vendors and internal Product and Supply Chain teams.
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Advantages
-Long term contract opportunity with strong possibility of permanent employment
-Very competitive hourly rate
-Opportunities for career advancement
Responsibilities
• Manage end-to-end new vendor approval process (NVAP) for the exploration, assessment, setup and onboarding of new Raw Material parent vendors and facilities
• Track onboarding progress and prepare and deliver status updates and progress reports to key stakeholders
• Develop, publish and maintain dashboards and reporting on key vendor NVAP metrics and updates
• Partner closely with Global Sourcing teams to drive seamless onboarding of new vendors to support growth plans and business strategy
• Establish, optimize and sustain the processes and tools for the exploration, approval, setup, onboarding, update, and divestment of vendors, as well as special vendor approvals for new products, materials and categories
• Manage cross-functional meetings, lead conversations with cross-functional teams to gain alignment and move work forward towards target season deadlines
• Communicate directly with vendors, troubleshoot issues and connect in with cross-functional partners as required
• Lead and participate in cross-functional initiatives to support with implementation of new tools, systems, and processes that impact our vendor base
• Identify process improvement opportunities and partner with cross-functional teams to design, document, implement and continuously improve systems, tools and processes to reduce complexity, improve efficiency and unlock capacity across the organization
• Ensure vendor and facility data is complete and accurate across tools and systems, and develop and maintain vendor-facing documentation and shared site content (e.g. NVAP Portal)
• See the bigger picture and understand the up and downstream impacts of changes to vendor data, tools, systems, and processes
Qualifications
• 5+ years’ experience in project management, operations or other related field, preferably in a vertical apparel retail environment
• Strong knowledge of production, raw materials and manufacturing, with experience managing vendor relationships
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.). Experience with Smartsheet and Power BI is an asset
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities with a variety of different stakeholder groups, working in a high-pressure environment and delivering under tight timelines
• Ability to interface with leadership, subject matter experts, vendors, and internal teams to solve complex business problems
• Demonstrated experience with identifying, documenting and driving process improvements
• Experience in building and maintaining reports and dashboards
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information to solve complex problems
• Able to work cross-functionally with different departments and at different levels within an organization to enroll and influence decision-making
• Self-motivated, passionate, detail oriented, solutions focused, critical thinker, intellectually curious, and ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively to move work forward
• A team player that truly believes they are successful when the organization is successful
Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva nick.paraskeva@randstad.ca
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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We are seeking an experienced operations or procurement professional for a Vendor Operations Lead position with a well established manufacturing client of ours in the Vancouver area. In this role you will primarily be responsible for the end-to-end management of the new vendor approval process, reporting on progress and risks, taking actions to solve issues and remove blockers, and developing and implementing continuous improvement actions along the way. This job requires a strategic operator that, both independently and by way of cross-functional influence, drives critical vendor onboarding and initiatives that support our clients vendors and internal Product and Supply Chain teams.
Advantages
-Long term contract opportunity with strong possibility of permanent employment
-Very competitive hourly rate
-Opportunities for career advancement
Responsibilities
• Manage end-to-end new vendor approval process (NVAP) for the exploration, assessment, setup and onboarding of new Raw Material parent vendors and facilities
• Track onboarding progress and prepare and deliver status updates and progress reports to key stakeholders
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• Develop, publish and maintain dashboards and reporting on key vendor NVAP metrics and updates
• Partner closely with Global Sourcing teams to drive seamless onboarding of new vendors to support growth plans and business strategy
• Establish, optimize and sustain the processes and tools for the exploration, approval, setup, onboarding, update, and divestment of vendors, as well as special vendor approvals for new products, materials and categories
• Manage cross-functional meetings, lead conversations with cross-functional teams to gain alignment and move work forward towards target season deadlines
• Communicate directly with vendors, troubleshoot issues and connect in with cross-functional partners as required
• Lead and participate in cross-functional initiatives to support with implementation of new tools, systems, and processes that impact our vendor base
• Identify process improvement opportunities and partner with cross-functional teams to design, document, implement and continuously improve systems, tools and processes to reduce complexity, improve efficiency and unlock capacity across the organization
• Ensure vendor and facility data is complete and accurate across tools and systems, and develop and maintain vendor-facing documentation and shared site content (e.g. NVAP Portal)
• See the bigger picture and understand the up and downstream impacts of changes to vendor data, tools, systems, and processes
Qualifications
• 5+ years’ experience in project management, operations or other related field, preferably in a vertical apparel retail environment
• Strong knowledge of production, raw materials and manufacturing, with experience managing vendor relationships
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.). Experience with Smartsheet and Power BI is an asset
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities with a variety of different stakeholder groups, working in a high-pressure environment and delivering under tight timelines
• Ability to interface with leadership, subject matter experts, vendors, and internal teams to solve complex business problems
• Demonstrated experience with identifying, documenting and driving process improvements
• Experience in building and maintaining reports and dashboards
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information to solve complex problems
• Able to work cross-functionally with different departments and at different levels within an organization to enroll and influence decision-making
• Self-motivated, passionate, detail oriented, solutions focused, critical thinker, intellectually curious, and ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively to move work forward
• A team player that truly believes they are successful when the organization is successful
Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva nick.paraskeva@randstad.ca
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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