Lead, Vendor Management

4 months ago


Vancouver, Canada Teck Full time

**Closing Date: September 27, 2024**:
As Canada’s largest diversified mining company, Teck is committed to providing the world with essential resources safely and sustainably. We have a rich history of consistently driving innovation, harnessing cutting-edge technology, and cultivating a dynamic environment that empowers our employees to shape the future.

Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Partnerships, the Vendor Management Team Lead manages relationships with key vendors to deliver value and support strategic objectives. This role includes performance monitoring, risk mitigation, and process improvement to uphold Teck's standards.

**Responsibilities**:

- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with key vendors, acting as the primary point of contact
- Ensure vendor services align strictly with business objectives and deliver desired value
- Foster collaboration between vendors and internal teams to improve service delivery
- Support the management of vendor agreements with procurement teams to ensure favorable conditions for the organization
- Support the lifecycle of vendor contracts, including negotiation, renewal, and termination in collaboration with procurement teams
- Work with legal and procurement teams to address any contract-related issues or disputes
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all vendor contracts and related documentation
- Collaborate with internal teams, including IT, procurement, legal, and operations, to ensure vendor services meet business needs
- Recommend and implement improvements to vendor management strategies and processes
- Serve as the escalation point for vendor-related issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution

**Qualifications**:

- College/University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Relevant certifications in vendor management, contract management, or supply chain management are an asset
- 4-6 years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or a related field
- Vast knowledge of effective vendor management techniques and industry norms
- Experience with performance monitoring and reporting tools
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with collaborators both within and outside the organization
- Ability to manage multiple vendor relationships and priorities in a dynamic environment
- Experience in the mining or heavy industry sector is an asset

**Why Join Us?**:
At Teck, we offer more than just a job - we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure.

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:

- Annual Performance Bonus
- Profit Share Plan
- Health Spending Account
- Personal Spending Account
- Extended Health Care
- Dental and Vision Care
- Employer Paid Pension Plan
- Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
- Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays
- Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

**Salary Range: $117,000 - $144,000**

**About Teck**:
At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.

Teck is one of Canada's leading mining companies, focused on providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the globe. Our commitment to our people is why Teck has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for seven consecutive years, listed as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and named to the 2024 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck's approach to business and we are proud to be recognized as one of the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.



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