Vendor Manager

Job title: Vendor Manager

Company: Randstad


Job description: Are you looking for a challenging role where you will have the opportunity to have a huge
impact on an industry leader?Do you have outstanding relationships and a creative streak? Do you have excellent
relationship management and presentation skills?If so, this role may be for you!The details of this role that will help you decide if it’s the right move for you…
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 months (Possibility of Extension)
Global opportunities for professional growth and developmentAdvantages
Long term contract
Hybrid Setting ( In office 2 days a week )
Possibility of Extension
Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the banking sectorResponsibilities
CUSTOMER

• Act as liaison with business / executives and provide sourcing expertise and

recommendations to business partners to optimize Sourcing strategies to enable TD and
business specific objectives and goals

• Manage category and strategic sourcing strategies and initiatives that support TD and

business partner needs and objectives as well as help to mitigate risks to the organization

• Leads supplier negotiations to maximize total cost of ownership in a given category and

work with business partnersSHAREHOLDER

• Adhere to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to sourcing activities for our

business area

• Ensure respective sourcing programs/policies/practices are well managed, meets business

needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities

• Ensure business operations are in compliance with applicable internal and external

requirements (e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals and physical
control of assets)

• Actively manage relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or

control functions and ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements

• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in

alignment with risk appetiteEMPLOYEE / TEAM

• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that

promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely
communication of issues/ points of interest

• Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce

BREADTH & DEPTH

• Highly seasoned professional role requiring substantial knowledge of Sourcing and

procurement and/or knowledge of broader related areas

• converts information to compelling business context and advice; influences and gains

alignment across increasingly senior stakeholders

• Works autonomously as the lead and guides others within area of expertise
• Integrates knowledge of the enterprise sub-function’s or business line’s overarching strategy

in developing solutions across multiple functions or operations

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and the industry environment, recommends

course of action and best practices to improve products, processes or servicesQualifications
Degree/Certifications Required: • Post-Secondary Education
Years of experience: 5-7 yrsMust have skills:

• Advance Negotiation Skills: Proficient in negotiating complex contracts and terms for IT

solutions

• Excellent relationship management and presentation skills
• Experience managing senior executive relationships
• Strategic Sourcing: Developing and implementing sourcing strategies aligned with business

goals

• Supplier Development: Working closely with suppliers to improve quality, costs, and

delivery performance

• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks related to sourcing and supply chain

disruptions

• Contract Negotiation and Management: Managing complex contracts, including terms,

conditions, and performance metricsNice to have:
Ariba SAP & Coupa riskSummary
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please APPLY ONLINE at www.randstad.caRandstad 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.

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:14:59 GMT

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