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Senior Manager, GFT Supplier Management

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada RBC Full time

Job Description
What you will do:
Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute the department's supplier management strategy, including vendor selection, engagement models, and contract optimization (e.g., T&M, Managed Services).
  • Establish best practices for early supplier involvement, SRMA/PAR processes, and risk management.
  • Define and monitor onshore/offshore workforce ratios to balance cost efficiency and delivery excellence.

Vendor Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Lead performance reviews, negotiate improvements, and resolve escalated issues with vendors.
  • Oversee vendor lifecycle management, including onboarding, offboarding, and compliance assessments.

Operational & Workforce Governance

  • Manage end-to-end contractor workflows, including SOW renewals, funding approvals, and headcount tracking.
  • Ensure adherence to procurement/financial policies and monitor spend trends to identify optimization opportunities.

Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Prepare and deliver executive reports on supplier performance, workforce metrics, and strategic initiatives.
  • Partner with T&O Supplier Management, Procurement, Finance, and Global Functions Technology leaders to align on priorities and resolve complex challenges.
  • Influence senior stakeholders through data-driven insights and recommendations for process improvements.

Team Leadership

  • Mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering a results-driven and collaborative environment.
  • Lead change management efforts to streamline processes and adopt innovative supplier management tools/practices.

Must Have's:

  • 5+ years of Vendor/Supplier Management in technology settings
  • People leadership experience
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A self starter
  • Experience with change management

Job Skills
Communication, Design Thinking, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Risk Management, Teamwork, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details
Address:
20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:
Toronto

Country:
Canada

Work hours/week:
37.5

Employment Type:
Full time

Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:
Regular

Pay Type:
Salaried

Posted Date:

Application Deadline:

Note
:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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