Vendor Management Analyst

As a Vendor Management Analyst you will support the ongoing management of third-party relationships. You will assist the Supplier Management Lead by accurately tracking both new and existing vendor relationships managing multiple stages of the procurement process from requirements through to contract signing monitoring performance and supporting compliance throughout procurement due diligence.

Strong analytical skills a process mindset and an interest in vendor governance within a regulated technology-driven environment. Strong clientfacing and relationshipmanagement capabilities to effectively engage with internal stakeholders vendors and integration partners.

The role requires a background in technology or management consulting with experienced in Relationship Management Finance and Vendor Management for large change programmes within the financial services industry.

The role operates within the Client Management team with a reporting line to the Supplier Management/Client Readiness Team Lead.

Operational Support

Support the onboarding ongoing management and offboarding of third-party vendors in accordance with FNZs policies.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in vendor management systems ensuring documentation and due diligence materials are current and complete. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to collect and verify information during risk assessments and contract reviews.

Ensure vendor assessment and RFP processes are in alignment with FNZs procurement and vendor management frameworks.

Providing Procurement and Supplier Management support services to the Canadian Client Management Function.

Vendor Mgmt. & Data Analysis

Support track and maintain third-party agreements due diligence activities across the supplier base liaise with procurement team to ensure documentation is current and meets FNZ standards within the Client Management function.

Perform financial analysis for category including value reporting spend tracking and issuing standard vendor management communications to budget holders.

Support the evaluation of new and existing contracts identifying cost-saving opportunities and insights to inform third-party commercials strategy.

Governance & Compliance

Promoting best practices and helping to enhance compliance with Supplier and procurement processes.

Support the maintenance of the central repository tool of all third-party agreements obligations renewal dates and contractual requirements.

Third Party agreements monitoring both in terms of cost and adherence to FNZ Supplier best practices.

Ensure vendor engagements align with FNZs third-party risk management framework and regulatory requirements.

Track compliance requirements certifications and contract renewal timelines. Promote and uphold best-practice procurement and vendor governance processes contributing to improved compliance across Client Management Function.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with Procurement Legal Risk InfoSec and other internal teams to ensure third-party agreements adhere to FNZ standards.

Support the Senior Manager with insights documentation and coordination across multiple teams.

Required Experience

3 years experience in Vendor Management Procurement Technology Third-Party Risk Management Finance or a related discipline.

Bachelors degree in business Supply Chain Management or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Strong knowledge of Enterprise system/ software sourcing licensing and purchasing agreements

Financial services knowledge.

Flexibility and willingness to learn.

Confident and able to take initiative given client and delivery focused environment.

Independent self-directing and delivery focused working style.

Commercially aware.

Excellent organisational administration and time management skills.

Good team communication skills confident in dealing with internal and external clients.

Highly developed written and oral communication skills

Our culture is what drives us. Its at the heart of who we are and everything we do. Its what inspires excites and moves us forward. Our ambition is to create a culture for growth one that opens up limitless opportunities for our employees customers and the wider world. At FNZ we know that great impact is only possible with great teamwork. Thats why we value the strength and diversity of thought in our global team. The FNZ Way is the cornerstone of what we do. It is comprised of four values that set the standard for how everyone at FNZ interacts with each other with our customers and with all our diverse stakeholders around the world. 1. Customer obsessed for the long-term 2. Think big and make an impact 3. Act now and own it all the way 4. Challenge commit and win together

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Right from day one you will work alongside exceptional multicultural teams - experts in their respective fields - who will inspire and challenge you to make your greatest impact.

Be part of a highly successful rapidly growing global business that is leading the delivery of financial services via cloud computing and partners with some of the worlds largest companies.

Working in a flexible and agile way that meets the needs of the business and personal circumstances.

Remuneration significant financial rewards and career advancement is based on individual contribution and business impact rather than tenure or seniority.

We provide global career opportunities for our best employees at any of our offices in the UK EU US Canada South Africa and APAC.

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About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry but complexity holds firms back.

We created wealths growth platform to help. We provide a global end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.

We partner with the worlds leading financial institutions with over US$2.4 trillion in assets on platform (AoP).

Together with our clients we empower nearly 30 million people across all wealth segments to invest in their future.