Vendor Management, Lead

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Interac Corp. Full time

Vendor Management, Lead  - (6 Month Contract)

At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that’s not all. Whether we’re leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada.

Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you.

The Vendor Management, Leadwill establish and maintain positive, productive, and mutually beneficial relationships between Interac and its vendors. You will serve as the primary point of contact for all vendors and play a crucial role in ensuring that the products/services provided by the vendor align with Interac’s needs and expectations.

You’llbe responsible for: 

Developing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with assigned vendors. 

Acting as the primary point of contact, building rapport and trust to foster a positive working relationship, and ensure effective communication and alignment of goals between Interac and vendors.​

Ensuring that contracts are well-managed, compliant, and aligned with Interac’s needs. 

Collaborating with internal teams to negotiate contracts,monitoring contract terms including SLAs, KPIs and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.​

Defining and tracking KPIs and SLAs, analyzing performance data to identify areas for improvement, and tracking financial spend to ensure cost effectiveness and implement enhancements.​

Ensuring that vendor services align with Interac’s strategic goals to maximize value.

UnderstandingInterac’s strategic priorities and communicating them to the vendor, collaborating with the vendor to align offerings with Interac’s future needs and identifying opportunities for cost saving and process improvements in vendor relationships.

Addressing and resolving issues/conflicts that arise during Interac’s relationship with the vendor. Respond to concerns raised by both Interac and the vendor, work to prevent potential issues and proactively identify solutions and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to resolve conflicts. ​ 

You bring: 

Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.

Payment/fintech knowledge (Interac products, platforms, corporate strategy).

Communication and interpersonal skills to articulate ideasand foster positive relationships.

Strong negotiation skills, basic understanding of terms and conditions to facilitate effective contract discussions.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess and improve vendor performance, identify issues, propose solutions, and implement improvements. 

The capacity to understand Interac’s strategic goals and align vendor services to support those objectives, long-term planning skills to strategically think about the future of the relationship and anticipate potential challenges.

The ability to assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with vendor relationships. 

The ability to understand relevant regulations and the ability to ensure vendor compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

How we work
We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work.Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with:

Connection: You’re surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal.

Core Values: They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do.

Compensation & Benefits: Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks.

Education: To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you

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