Our client is seeking a Vendor Management Specialist to support their Investor's Edge team. This individual will play a key role in managing vendor relationships, coordinating contract lifecycle activities, supporting third-party risk and governance processes, and driving process improvements across the vendor management function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in vendor management, procurement, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement within a regulated environment.

What You'll Do

Manage vendor contracts from intake through execution, renewal, and ongoing portfolio management

Support a portfolio of 30+ third-party vendors across market data, research, technology, and professional services

Coordinate third-party risk assessment (TPRA) activities and ensure compliance with procurement standards

Maintain centralized contract and vendor documentation, including NDAs, RFIs, RFPs, onboarding documents, invoices, and agreements

Partner with procurement teams on vendor onboarding, pricing negotiations, contract amendments, and renewals

Liaise with risk, legal, audit, governance, finance, operations, and product stakeholders throughout the contracting lifecycle

Coordinate approvals and contract reviews across multiple business partners

Monitor vendor performance, upcoming renewals, and contract expirations

Contribute to vendor scorecards, budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking

Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend process improvements

Support market data audits and documentation requirements with external vendors and exchanges

Research industry trends, vendor offerings, and competitive intelligence to support strategic decision-making

Required Qualifications





3+ years of experience in vendor management, supplier management, procurement, or contract lifecycle management

Experience supporting procurement governance and vendor onboarding processes

Experience coordinating or supporting Third Party Risk Assessments (TPRA)

Strong project coordination and organizational skills

Experience tracking multiple contracts, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously

Excellent documentation management and attention to detail

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using TPRA platforms such as Archer, Coupa Risk Assess, or similar tools

Experience with procurement systems and workflows

Previous experience within a financial institution, wealth management, brokerage, or banking environment

Experience working with market data, research, or technology vendors

Familiarity with Agile, Kanban, JIRA, or other project management methodologies

What Makes You Successful

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Strong relationship-building and influencing skills

Comfortable working with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders

Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities

Proactive with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Hybrid work model with onsite attendance required Mondays and Tuesdays

Standard schedule of Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Flexible start and end times available

Collaborative setting with frequent interaction across Risk, Legal, Procurement, Finance, Operations, Technology, and Product teams

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📌 Vendor Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Winnipeg