Vendor Governance Specialist

Altis Recruitment is grateful to partner with an organization within the Broader Public Sector to support the recruitment for a 1-year contract opportunity as a Vendor Governance Specialist. This role will be working in a remote capacity and seeking professionals across Canada who are able to work from 8am - 5pm pacific time. The successful candidate for this opportunity will be setting up a new vendor management program internally and work a 37.5 hour work week.

Responsibilities: 

• Proficient in vendor engagement and lifecycle oversight encompassing sourcing, negotiating contracts, onboarding vendors, managing relationships, administering contracts, closing agreements, and offboarding vendors.
• Accomplished in implementing new programs and overseeing change by developing policy documentation, creating procedural guidelines, mapping processes, and crafting informative and educational materials.
• Possesses robust business acumen with a keen focus on delivering results.
• Collaborate with support departments, business clientele, and vendors, which involves presenting educational materials about the vendor governance program.
• Offer guidance and implement industry standards and optimal practices.

Qualifications: 

• Strong understanding of vendor governance standards, processes and integration 
• Vendor performance management experience including vendor segmentation, KPI development and performance improvement reports 
• Expertise in managing third-party risks, involving evaluating inherent risks, categorizing vendors, conducting due diligence, identifying risks across various domains
• Broader public sector experience is considered an asset
• Working experience with Microsoft products, specifically Excel and Visio.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project-based environment
• Expereince with SAP 4Hana and Ivalua Supplier Management module is an asset
• Knowledge and understanding of Lean, 6 Sigma and agile methodologies

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.