Job Title: Vendor Manager
Duration: 6 months
Work Type: Hybrid( 2 days a week in office )
Location: Toronto, ON
Pay Range : C$45 - C$55/Hr
Job Description:

• Vendor manager for the legal department to provide support for assigned vendor relationships in accordance with applicable frameworks, policies and standards. Duties will include:
• Maintain vendor records in accordance with Legal Department and requirements
• Understand practices and procedures relating to managing vendor arrangements through all stages of the vendor lifecycle, in alignment with relevant frameworks, policies and standards
• Protect the interests of the organization – identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high-risk activities as necessary
• Contribute to vendor-related operational activities (e.g., report production, system queries, process mapping, specialized tracking, analysis and transactional procedural support) as assigned
• Focus on continuous improvements to facilitate entering into vendor arrangements
• Participate in working sessions and/or facilitate meetings to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal partners and the vendor to ensure department requirements are met and objectives are aligned
• Support the onboarding of vendors and manage related documentation, including contracts
• Assists with reporting and compliance activities associated with various client policies
• Works closely with team members to support Legal's external counsel management program
• Supports the execution of operational functions related to Legal's third-party risk management program
• Partners closely with members of the Legal team and other shared services functions
• Assists with the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to maximize efficiencies
• Assists in creating appropriate training material, job aids, and other forms of end-user reference materials.
• Contributes to strategic initiatives and projects

Must Have

• Vendor management experience – 5+ years
• MS Office proficiency
• Ability to adapt to new tasks to support the operational requirements of the legal department
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with vendor contracts

Nice To Have:

• Coupa/Ariba experience
• Experience with legal service providers (law firms, eDiscovery, expert witnesses, consultants, etc)

About The Company:

• Top 10 banks in Canada and North America offer comprehensive financial solutions. Providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services, we help clients thrive in today's evolving market.

About GTT

• GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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