Lead supplier relationships for a large retail network, combining partnership management and commercial strategy. Toronto or Edmonton hybrid work is preferred. As a Vendor Relations Manager, you will manage a portfolio exceeding 50 suppliers and influence commercial results.
The position connects merchandising, category management, finance, analytics, supply chain, marketing, and retail operations. You will create team-oriented business plans, strengthen governance, and support consistent execution across stores and digital channels.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee supplier relationships throughout their complete lifecycle
- Negotiate master supply and data program agreements
- Develop supplier scorecards, metrics, and reporting frameworks
- Coordinate merchandising initiatives across retail and digital channels
- Represent merchandising in cross-functional commercial programs Requirements:
- Five to eight years in commercial or retail-related experience
- Proven external partnership and senior stakeholder influence experience
- Experience improving scalable vendor governance processes
- Ability to convert complex data into business actions
- Power BI or similar reporting tool experience is an asset Bring supplier relationship leadership, negotiation expertise, and cross-functional coordination to commercial programs across a national retail network.