Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private clients, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.

Introduction

Robertson is seeking a skilled Vendor Manager III to join our client in support of an existing vacancy.

Contract Period: 9 months with potential to extend or convert

Pay Rate: Starting from $46 per hour

Location: Toronto, ON

Location Type: Hybrid

Business Hours: Monday-Friday, Core business hours

Job Responsibilities:

- The Vendor Manager is responsible for managing Third Party Business Arrangements throughout all stages of the Third-Party Management Lifecycle (TPML)
- This role involves monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on vendor performance, ensuring compliance with relevant frameworks and policies, and mitigating risks associated with vendor relationships
- The position requires a deep understanding of vendor management principles and the ability to lead complex projects while collaborating with various stakeholders
- Manage Third Party Business Arrangements through all stages of the TPML
- Monitor, analyze, and report on vendor performance against SLAs, SLOs, and KPIs
- Identify and escalate issues to mitigate risks associated with vendor relationships
- Lead problem resolution for complex issues and provide subject matter expertise




- Maintain solid relationships with internal stakeholders and ensure compliance with policies and standards
- Conduct internal and external research projects and support the development of presentations to management
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business needs and manage transitions or terminations of vendors

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

- University degree required
- 5+ years of Vendor Management experience
- 5+ years of experience with Third-Party Management Lifecycle
- Banking Experience (strong asset)
- Prior risk assessment experience
- Project Management experience – ability to lead, plan, implement, and evaluate project activities
- Familiarity with procurement platforms such as Coupa and Ariba
- CSP or PMP certification

How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply. Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.

We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

📌 Vendor Manager III (Toronto)
🏢 Robertson u0026 Company
📍 Toronto