Vendor Relationship Manager (Procurement) (Bilingual)
About The Position
In this role, you’ll apply your vendor management expertise to lead the strategic management of suppliers and service providers, ensuring FCC secures the best possible value. As a relationship builder and skilled negotiator, you’ll work with internal leaders and external vendors to translate our resourcing needs into clear contract specifications, support RFx activities, monitor vendor performance and play a key role in vendor governance. Bringing your analytical mind and clear communication style to the table, you’ll use supply chain best practices to manage risk, boost performance and help our vendors bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions to FCC.
Requirements
- A degree in business, finance, supply chain management, operations management, or administration and at least five years of procurement experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Advanced contract negotiation skills
- Experience with national and/or multi-national vendors
- Training in outsourcing methodology, industry trends and vendor management best practices
- Intermediate oral and written communication skills in both official languages (English and French)
Nice To Haves
- Possession of an SCMP designation, or equivalent, would be considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with vendors while serving as the primary point of accountability and escalation
- Define, monitor, and manage vendor performance against KPIs and SLAs to ensure service quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Oversee vendor contracts across their lifecycle to ensure commercial compliance, value realization, and effective renewals or amendments.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate vendor-related risks while ensuring adherence to organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards
- Partner with internal stakeholders to align vendor capabilities and outcomes with business needs and strategic objectives
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards packages
- market-aligned and performance-based salary and incentive programs
- flexible and comprehensive group benefit and savings plans
- well-being support through benefits and wellness programs
- Learning and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
