Vendor Manager – Third-Party Management

Position Overview The Vendor Manager will oversee third-party business arrangements throughout the Third-Party Management Lifecycle (TPML), with a focus on vendor performance, risk, governance, compliance, and stakeholder management .

The role will support new and existing vendor engagements, guide stakeholders through third-party management processes, and ensure vendor relationships meet business, risk, and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage third-party relationships throughout the full Third-Party Management Lifecycle .
- Monitor and report on vendor performance against SLAs, SLOs, and KPIs .
- Identify, assess, and escalate vendor risks and issues; lead resolution of complex problems.
- Build robust relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Support the onboarding, transition, and termination of vendor engagements.
- Guide stakeholders through third-party management processes, policies, and governance requirements.
- Ensure vendor arrangements comply with applicable risk, compliance, and governance standards.
- Conduct research and prepare presentations, reports, and recommendations for management.




- Support projects and initiatives related to third-party management, risk, governance, and vendor performance .

Must-Have Requirements

- 5+ years of Vendor Management experience
- 5+ years of Third-Party Management Lifecycle experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work with a sense of urgency
- Adaptability and strong problem-solving skills
- University degree or diploma

Nice-to-Have

- Banking or financial services experience
- Third-party/vendor risk assessment experience
- Project Management experience
- Experience with Coupa or Ariba
- CSP or PMP certification
- Familiarity with AI productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot

Contract Details

- Start: ASAP
- Duration: 9 months
- Extension: Possible
- Conversion: Possible
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, core business hours
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote
- Travel: None

📌 Vendor Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Infotek Consulting
📍 Toronto