Vendor Relationship Manager (Procurement) (Bilingual)

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Why FCC

At FCC were proud to be 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. As a federal Crown corporation we provide financing knowledge resources and business management software to over 103000 customers nationwide.

Heres what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive total rewards packages: market-aligned and performance-based salary and incentive programs flexible and comprehensive group benefit and savings plans and well-being support through benefits and wellness programs

• Purpose-driven work: We build strong relationships share knowledge and support the people who feed the world

• Growth: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive

• Hybrid work options

Howyoullmake an impact

In this roleyoullapplyyour vendor managementexpertisetolead the strategic managementofsuppliers and service providers ensuring FCC secures the best possible value.

As a relationship builder and skilled negotiatoryoullworkwith internal leaders and external vendors totranslateour resourcing needs into clear contract specifications support RFx activitiesmonitorvendorperformanceandplaya key role invendorgovernance.

Bringing your analytical mind and clear communication style to the tableyoulluse supply chain best practices to manage risk boostperformanceand help our vendors bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions to FCC.

Whatyoulldo

• Build andmaintainstrong professional relationships with vendors while serving as the primary point of accountability and escalation

• Definemonitor and manage vendor performance against KPIs and SLAs to ensure service quality accountability and continuous improvement

• Oversee vendor contracts across their lifecycle to ensure commercial compliance value realization and effective renewals or amendments.

• Identify assess and mitigatevendor-relatedrisks while ensuring adherence to organizational policies regulatory requirements and governance standards

• Partner with internal stakeholders to align vendor capabilities and outcomes with business needs and strategic objectives

What youll bring

Required Qualifications:

• A degreein business financesupply chain managementoperations managementor administration and at leastfiveyears ofprocurementexperience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Advanced contract negotiation skills

• Experience with national and/or multi-national vendors

• Training in outsourcingmethodology industrytrendsand vendor management best practices

• Possession of an SCMP designation or equivalentwould be considered an asset

• Intermediate oral and written communication skills in both official languages (English and French)