Vendor Manager It

A career as a Senior Advisor in the Vendor Management Office team at National Bank is to act as an expert in vendor management, influencing orientations and policies related to supplier governance, ensuring the implementation, operationalization and end-to-end management of the contract life cycle. It is to ensure the management, monitoring of performance, development and maintenance of a good business relationship with third parties.
This profession allows you to make a positive impact on our organization with your expertise and experience in vendor management, while also allowing you to have the opportunity to learn and grow further.

**Your job**
- Manage end-to-end the life cycle of the contracts under your responsibility;
- Act as a leader in governance and supplier management to existing governance or the integration of new suppliers under your responsibility
- Act as the main liaison between the bank and its suppliers;
- Understand and ensure the control of risks related to third parties and more specifically those arising from information security due diligence, financial analyses, the implementation of IT continuity and succession plans, as well as the monitoring of supplier performance;
- In a mode of governance of large-scale IT Projects - identify, conceptualize, and implement key performance indicators in collaboration with IT project managers;
- Participate in the development and implementation of cost optimization strategies to ensure the optimal positioning of the Bank in its acquisitions and collaborate in the monitoring of budgets;
**Your team**

Within the Vendor Management Office sector, you are part of a team of 4 colleagues, and you report to Senior Manager - Vendor Management Office Technology. Our team stands out for its collaboration, its agility, its desire for continuous improvement and its incredible teamwork. We ultimately aim to offer you maximum flexibility and quality of life, this notably means a hybrid work environment.

Our training programs use on-the-job learning to help you master your role. Personalized tools on supplier management topics are available to support your continuous learning. You’ll also have access to colleagues with a wide range of expertise, experience and backgrounds to enrich all aspects of your development.

**Basic requirements**
- Bachelor's degree related to the sector of activity and six years of relevant experience OR Master's degree related to the sector of activity and four years of relevant experience OR University Certificate / PUB 1st cycle and eight years of relevant experience.
- Experience in governance, third-party performance management, contract management and risk management.
- Experience in IT
- Experience in project management is an asset.
- French/English bilingualism necessary, as you will regularly transact with partners located across Canada.

**Your benefits**

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.
- Health and wellness program, including many options
- Flexible group insurance
- Generous pension plan
- Employee Share Ownership Plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Preferential banking services
- Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
- Telemedicine service
- Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

**We're putting people first**

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

Come live your ambitions with us