Manager Vendor Relations

6 months ago

Markham, Canada Aviva Full time

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

We are seeking a driven, positive, collaborative, and adaptable individual to join our Claims Procurement Team as a Manager, Vendor Relations The purpose of this role is to handle the performance and risk within Aviva’s Claims supply chain. The Vendor Relationship Manager will be responsible for the timely completion of all required vendor management framework tasks and activities, management of contractual risks and compliance to obligations and service levels and remediation of all risk and performance findings.

Does this sound like you? Come join our Team

What you'll do

Establish regular meetings with suppliers and key business stakeholder to share performance, risk and deliverable information. Engage other stakeholders in vendor meetings as required

Supervise and run existing service level agreements (SLAs)

Establish and supervise vendor performance score carding and performance reviews

Handle and track vendor incentives and rebates

Track, mitigate and remediate supply chain operational and information security risk

Coordinate with stakeholders and Analytics to develop operational reporting to support tracking of key measures

Support procurement and business to review/establish new vendor services, service levels, discounts and pricing as the need arises

Act as a Subject Matter Expert to support supplier sourcing activities

Interact with national accounts on an as required basis to address any issues and/or requests

Participate in department evaluations to assess efficiency and financial opportunities

Participate in new project development review meetings and support delivery of Claims priorities

Reduce spend and increase vendor quality and efficiency

Regularly evaluate and assess vendor relationships and contracts based on ongoing needs, to ensure value, quality and innovation

Provides oversight and leadership into service delivery and projects, and identifies / executes on cost reduction opportunities

Participate in risk and governance reviews and manage remediation activities

Review supply chain compliance and coordinate with business and Vendor Governance to find opportunities for improvement

Negotiate and reach agreement with suppliers / vendors

What You'll Bring

PMAC or equivalent

MBA

Project Management Skills

Understanding of finance fundamentals

CIP, FCIP or CRM is an asset

Bilingual French/English preferred

Quality improvement experience (i.e. PMM, Lean Six Sigma)

A university degree in business, finance or other related field

3 - 5 years of strong vendor management and risk experience of both commodity and services

Demonstrable record of delivering major and sustainable financial savings

Proven track record of implementation and execution of value driven projects

Commercial awareness and business acuity (contract development through to execution)

Strong experience in financial analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Time management, prioritization

Excellent presentation and communication skills at executive level

Strong knowledge and understanding of Aviva Claims structure and processes

Demonstrates sophisticated interpersonal skills

Is service oriented, self motivated, goal oriented and works well in teams

Advanced relationship management skills

Demonstrates courage and self confidence

Demonstrates ability to mediate conflict / issue resolution with ability to identify alternative solutions

Actively demonstrates Aviva values in action

What you’ll get

Competitive rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

Our vacation package starts at 4 weeks + the opportunity to buy an extra week.

Exceptional Career Development opportunities.

We’ll support your professional development education

Hybrid working model

Aviva Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the hiring process including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Talent Acquisition Partner who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.

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