Vendor Manager
The Vendor Manager is responsible for the governance, performance management, and optimization of strategic vendors across the business. The role ensures vendors deliver against agreed service levels, operate in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and support Maersk’s strategic objectives.

This position treats contracts as active business assets and provides structured oversight across the vendor lifecycle, from business need evaluation and onboarding through performance monitoring, optimization, and off‑boarding. The Vendor Manager supports data‑driven decision making, risk management, and vendor consolidation by providing enterprise‑level insights and ensuring consistent vendor management practices across regions.

Key Responsibilities
Vendor Lifecycle Management

Support evaluation of business needs where vendor solutions are considered

Participate in vendor due diligence and contract review in partnership with Procurement and stakeholders

Lead vendor onboarding to ensure vendors are set up to operate effectively within Maersk frameworks

Ensure vendors are offboarded responsibly, safeguarding business continuity and data integrity

Governance and Performance Management

Establish and maintain structured governance for assigned vendors, including SLAs, compliance, and reporting

Monitor vendor performance and risks at an enterprise level

Conduct regular performance reviews with key vendors and drive follow‑up actions

Ensure vendor performance and risk topics are discussed in the appropriate governance forums

Data, Reporting, and Optimization

Ensure global vendor data is accessible, accurate, and usable for decision making

Drive standardized reporting on vendor performance, cost, and risk

Identify and pursue improvement opportunities related to performance, cost effectiveness, and operating efficiency

Support inclusion of vendor metrics in functional scorecards and leadership reporting





Vendor Landscape and Consolidation

Maintain an overview of the global and regional vendor landscape

Identify fragmentation, duplication, and misalignment across vendors and regions

Support initiatives to consolidate vendors where scale, performance, or cost perks exist

Contribute to sourcing strategies, business cases, and RFP processes as required

Stakeholder and Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic vendors

Advise internal forums on vendor performance, risks, and opportunities

Partner with Procurement and functional teams on vendor related initiatives

Ensure vendors are appropriately represented within stakeholder and governance models

Risk and Compliance

Monitor vendor related risks in a complex operating environment with many touchpoints

Ensure vendors operate in line with contractual obligations and compliance requirements

Escalate material risks or performance concerns in a timely manner

Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience in vendor management, supplier governance, or enterprise service management

Strong understanding of contract governance, SLAs, and performance management

Experience working with reporting, data analysis, and performance metrics

Experience operating in a regional or global organization

Skills and Competencies

Strong analytical and data‑driven mindset

Clear ownership and accountability

Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments

Strong relationship management skills

Structured,



process‑oriented approach

Clear and concise communication suitable for leadership forums

Success Measures

Vendors operate in line with SLAs, compliance requirements, and business expectations

Improved transparency of vendor performance and risks

Reduced fragmentation and increased consolidation across the vendor landscape

Measurable improvements in vendor efficiency, performance, or cost effectiveness

Consistent application of vendor management frameworks across regions

Job Details
Job Type: Full‑time
Work Model: On‑site
Salary Range: CAD $90,000 – $110,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision care benefits, Gym membership reimbursement, RRSP matching after 1 year, Tuition reimbursement

Why Join Maersk
At Maersk, you will be part of a global organization that values accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on how goods move across the world.

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📌 Vendor Manager (Ontario)
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