Manage and maintain a contract renewal pipeline, proactively identifying upcoming renewals 3–6 months in advance Support the PR Council by preparing and presenting contract renewal packages, negotiation strategies, and vendor recommendations for executive review and approval Drive cost savings and spend optimization by analyzing vendor contracts, identifying consolidation opportunities, and supporting negotiations Maintain and continuously improve the vendor management Power BI dashboard, ensuring accurate, up-to-date visibility into vendor spend, renewal timelines, and performance metrics Conduct AI-assisted contract reviews using the team's strategy playbook to surface key opportunities, SLA highlights, and negotiation insights ahead of renewal discussions Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to ensure vendor strategies align with business goals and organizational priorities Lead the preparation of executive-level reporting and presentations for VP and Director stakeholders, translating vendor data into actionable insights Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of vendor management policies, playbooks, and standard operating procedures Serve as a point of escalation for vendor disputes, invoice discrepancies, and service delivery issues, coordinating resolution across internal teams and vendors Requirements

Post-secondary education in Business, Finance & Accounting, or Information Technology – is required Minimum 3-years experience in vendor management, strategic sourcing, or IT expense management – is required Advanced proficiency level: Excel,



and Oracle ERP – is required Knowledge in IT accounting and reporting framework and Power BI experience an asset Experience supporting executive governance forums or preparing materials for senior leadership review Solid commercial acumen with a track record of identifying and delivering cost savings Familiarity with contract management principles, SLA frameworks, and negotiation strategies Experience with or strong interest in AI-powered tools for contract analysis and reporting Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment Candidates are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in vendor management, strategic sourcing, and IT expense management, with a strong focus on cost savings and optimization. Proficient in advanced Excel and Oracle ERP, with experience in preparing executive-level reports and presentations. Highest-signal resume keywords

Vendor Management Strategic Sourcing Advanced Excel Oracle ERP Contract Management Principles Hard Skills

Vendor Management Strategic Sourcing IT Expense Management Contract Management Cost Savings Analysis AI-Powered Tools for Contract Analysis SLA Frameworks Negotiation Strategies Data Analysis Reporting Soft Skills

Excellent Communication Stakeholder Management Collaboration Industry Keywords

Vendor Disputes Invoice Discrepancies Service Delivery Issues Executive Governance Business Goals Alignment Tools & Technologies

Power BI Oracle ERP

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📌 Vendor Management Analyst (Winnipeg)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Winnipeg