A career as a Chief Advisor in the Vendor Management Office team at National Bank means acting as an expert in supplier management, influencing orientations and policies related to supplier governance, ensuring implementation, operationalization and end-to-end management of the supplier management lifecycle. Managing, monitoring performance, developing and maintaining a good business relationship with third parties. This position allows you to have a positive impact on our organization with your expertise and experience in vendor management, while giving you the opportunity to learn and develop further.

Your job

Manage the supplier management lifecycle from end to end.

Lead and act as the owner of contractual governance, in developing strategic relationships with partners and applying industry best practices for managing suppliers under your responsibility, while deploying and operating a methodology to assess, on a regular basis, the "health" of your portfolio

Lead and influence sector orientations to optimize supplier performance and align with the Bank's objectives

Act as the main liaison between the Bank and its suppliers

Interpret and ensure control of third-party risks, and more specifically those resulting from information security due diligence reviews, financial analyses, the implementation of it continuity and recovery plans, as well as supplier performance monitoring

Identify issues and participate in the analysis of risk issues, assess the impact on the Bank and formulate innovative long-term solutions and monitor them

Help develop and implement cost optimization strategies to ensure optimal positioning of the Bank and budget monitoring.

Your team

IT and Operations have more than 5500 experts who work agile,



proactively and collaboratively to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technology and continuously improve processes.

You are part of a team of 8 colleagues in the Vendor Management Office and report to the Senior Manager. Our team stands out for its collaboration, agility, commitment to continuous improvement and incredible teamwork.

Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible and adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, Language Training, Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree or other related diploma in a field and several years of relevant experience

Work experience in the banking industry or related to the industry

Experience in governance, third-party performance management, contract management and risk management

Ability to negotiate contractual agreements and/or strong ability to influence.

Languages: French, English

Reason to require this language:



you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Required skills: Communication, Contract Negotiation, Diversity & Inclusion, Initiative, Resiliency, Teamwork Your benefits In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

Health and wellness program, including many options

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Telemedicine service

- Virtual sleep clinic We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family. Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged. Making a bold move in a people-first setting

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments.

We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees. We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations.

We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team? Join us!

📌 Chief Advisor-Vendor Management Office (Montreal)
🏢 National Bank of Canada
📍 Montreal