MUST HAVE:

1.) Vendor management experience - 5+ years

2.) MS Office proficiency

3.) Ability to adapt to new tasks to support operational requirements of the legal department

4.) Ability to work independently and as part of a team

5.) Experience with vendor contracts

NICE TO HAVE

1.) Coupa/Ariba experience

2.) Experience with legal service providers (law firms, eDiscovery, expert witnesses, consultants, etc)

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 TD 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 TD partners and the vendor to ensure department requirements are met and objectives are aligned

• Support the onboarding of vendors and managing related documentation, including contracts