Vendor Governance Specialist - Canada - 10 Percent Recruiting Ltd

Description

Position Title: Vendor Governance Specialist

Location: Remote Type: Contract All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. The Position Our client, headquartered in British Columbia, is seeking a Vendor Governance Specialist for a 12 month contract. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our vendor relationships. This position requires a candidate with a deep understanding of vendor governance standards, practices, and processes, along with a proven track record in vendor engagement, risk management, and performance optimization. What You'll Do

• Participate in vendor governance operations, managing vendor inventory, segmentation, engagement, and lifecycle management. Play a role in vendor due diligence, risk assessment, and the implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the development of key performance indicators, performance measurement, improvement plans, and the monitoring and reporting of program performance.
• Contribute to the establishment of a vendor governance program framework, encompassing the development of policies, procedures, roles and responsibilities, vendor classification, segmentation methodology, process mapping, informational and educational materials, change management plans, program metrics, and roadmaps.
• Regularly report status updates and address issues to the Project Manager. Undertake additional tasks as reasonably required by the Project Manager.
• Collaborate with support functions, business clients, and vendors, involving the presentation of informational and educational materials related to the vendor governance program. Offer guidance on and application of industry standards and best practices.

Mandatories (must Have To Qualify)

• Experience in managing vendor engagement throughout the lifecycle, encompassing sourcing, contract negotiation, on-boarding, administration, relationship management, closeout, and off-boarding.
• Expertise in third-party risk management, including assessing inherent risks, vendor segmentation, due diligence, identification of risks in various domains (financial, cyber, privacy, legal, business continuity, and ESG), risk mitigation, and reporting. Have strong experience working with LMS
• Demonstrated familiarity with vendor governance standards, practices, processes, and integration.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk and vendor governance concerning artificial intelligence is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with SAP 4HANA and Ivalua Supplier Management module is an asset
• Track record in implementing new programs and change management, including the development of policy and procedural documentation, process mapping, and the creation of informational and educational materials.
• Possession of certifications such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Certified Professional Purchasing (CCP), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or similar designations is an additional asset.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please click the 'Easy Apply' button below to send your resume securely and in confidence directly to the recruiter in charge of this position. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. WE APPRECIATE YOUR INTEREST IN 10 PERCENT RECRUITING LTD. We invite you to become one of our satisfied candidates 10 Percent Recruiting Ltd. believes in transparency with our candidates and our employers; we understand that open communication and collaboration are fundamental to our success. Our professional recruiters are passionate about helping you find a fulfilling job or career and ensuring your complete satisfaction with our process. We are committed to actively building lasting relationships and building trust by listening, following through, and keeping our word. We look forward to exceeding your expectations Learn more about 10 Percent Recruiting Ltd. and view our current job opportunities, career tips, and tools at

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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