Associate Supplier Manager:
On behalf of our Technology & Operations client, Procom is searching for an Associate Supplier Manager for a 2-year role. This position is a hybrid position with 1 day onsite at our client’s Toronto office.
Associate Supplier Manager - Job Description:
The Associate Supplier Manager will support a new portfolio of supplier-managed business to handle increased front-office volume. The role involves overseeing vendor negotiations, contract execution, and ongoing relationship management. It ensures strong governance through risk mitigation, compliance, and change management while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to optimize partnership outcomes.
Associate Supplier Manager - Responsibilities:
- Provide input to vendor management policy and procedures.
- Participate as a subject matter expert in vendor arrangements and business processes.
- Investigate and resolve complex issues escalated by end-users or management.
- Support management and implementation of documentation, process controls, and knowledge assets.
- Coordinate budgets and reporting to track actual results versus budget.
- Prepare financial reconciliations and attestation certificates as required.
- Monitor and track supplier performance and address any issues.
- Develop solutions and provide recommendations based on business strategy and stakeholder needs.
- Support vendor program management ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and standards.
- Design and produce regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards.
Associate Supplier Manager - Mandatory Skills:
- 2-4 years of relevant experience or recent completion of relevant postsecondary education.
- In-depth knowledge and experience supporting vendor programs.
- Technical proficiency through education and/or business experience.
- Strong presentation skills.
- In-depth verbal and written communication skills.
- Collaboration and team skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Associate Supplier Manager – Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Relevant postsecondary education.
- Previous financial institution experience.
- Experience with Coupa.
- Familiarity with Copilot or other AI tools.
- Intermediate or advanced Excel skills.
Associate Supplier Manager – Assignment Length:
This is a 2-year contract position.
Associate Supplier Manager - Start Date:
ASAP.
Associate Supplier Manager - Assignment Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This is a hybrid position requiring 1 day in the office per week, with additional in-office days during training.
