ABOUT US

We're one of Canada's largest pension investors, with CAD$320.6 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2026.

We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in Current York, London and Hong Kong.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As an Advisor, Vendor Governance , you will be a reference on critical vendor agreements at PSP and responsible for managing vendor relationships in partnership with various management teams. You will support the implementation of vendor governance and management monitoring models and be creative in addressing various vendor issues.

In addition, you will prepare, negotiate and conclude contractual agreements with I.T. vendors in line with PSP's new strategic orientations. You will also work in partnership with the Security, Risk, Compliance and Legal Affairs teams. This role reports to the Director, Vendor Governance.

You will build and maintain complex, multi-stakeholder relationships, confidently engaging senior internal and external stakeholders, and will be relied upon to communicate governance matters clearly and persuasively.

In this role, you'll:

Operational supplier management

Monitor the performance of the most complex commercial agreements and the overall relationship with service providers

Ensure regular monitoring of supplier performance (KPIs, service levels, contractual commitments)

Facilitate the management of supply contracts, including reporting relationship issues and advising on possible solutions

Contribute to identifying cost optimization opportunities with internal stakeholders





Support the preparation and follow-up of supplier governance meetings

Track ongoing requests and projects with clients and suppliers

Manage escalations with problematic suppliers and negotiate possible solutions

Contractual support & compliance

Advise internal teams on the implications of key contractual clauses, ensuring informed decision-making in major agreements (services, SLAs, penalties)

Contribute to contract renewal planning by preparing analyses and documentation

Monitor contractual changes (Change Requests, Change Orders) under the direction of management

Participate in the application of third-party risk management practices (information security, IT continuity, compliance, legal, privacy)

Analysis, reporting & dashboards

Consolidate and analyze data related to supplier performance and third-party risks, and propose appropriate business strategies

Produce follow-up reports and contribute to the design of performance dashboards (KPIs)

Provide strategic recommendations to management committees based on supplier performance analysis, influencing decision-making on vendor strategy and risk mitigation

Collaboration & internal support

Advise & work closely with sourcing teams and internal stakeholders to ensure proper service performance





Support vendor segmentation initiatives and performance evaluations

Maintain effective collaboration between IT and business sectors to enhance supplier management practices

Supplier relations

Act as a point of contact for certain assigned key suppliers

Support issue resolution or contractual ambiguities under the guidance of the Director Vendor Governance

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Bachelor's degree in business administration (including Supply Chain Management), Engineering, Law or Information Technology

Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in a procurement and vendor management role

Experience with IT contracts is essential

Strong negotiation skills, with a track record of structuring and closing complex vendor agreements

Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial/data modeling to support scenario analysis and negotiation strategy

Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent vendor files and competing priorities

Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder relationships and engaging confidently with senior internal and external stakeholders

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and produce clear governance communications

Ability to stay abreast of I.T. trends and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the serviced business lines

Relevant certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) considered an asset

Proficiency in English and French (or willingness to learn) (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)

We offer a tailo

📌 Advisor, Vendor Governance (Montreal)
🏢 Investpsp
📍 Montreal