Vendor Manager

Primary Job Title:Vendor Manager IIIAlternate/Related Job Titles:Third-Party Risk ManagerProcurement Vendor CoordinatorVendor Relationship ManagerSupplier Governance AnalystVendor Program LeadLocation:Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid - 2 days onsite, 4 days starting November)Onsite Flexibility:HybridContract Details:Position Type: ContractContract Duration: 14 monthsStart: 2025-10-01End: 2026-12-01Pay Rate: C$35 - C$40 per hourShift/Hours: Monday-Friday, 1pm - 9pm (to support overseas regions)Job Summary:We are seeking a Vendor Manager III to support third-party vendor oversight and compliance for a high-profile portfolio within Securities, working with international regions. You’ll be responsible for managing the full Third Party Management Lifecycle (TPML), vendor onboarding, compliance tracking, and stakeholder support.Key Responsibilities:Oversee vendor relationships across the full TPML lifecycleTrack vendor performance against SLAs, KPIs, and compliance standardsIdentify and escalate risks to protect the business and ensure delivery qualityGuide stakeholders through the onboarding and engagement processLead resolution of complex vendor-related issues and serve as SMEMaintain documentation, risk records, and compliance logsSupport procurement transitions, renewals, and terminationsWork closely with internal sourcing leads and business stakeholdersPrepare presentation material and conduct supporting researchRequired Experience:5-7 years of vendor management or third-party risk experienceFamiliarity with TPML frameworks and regulatory standardsExcellent verbal and written communicationStrong time management and stakeholder interaction skillsComfortable working afternoon/evening hours to support international regionsNice-to-Have Experience:Prior banking or financial services experienceKnowledge of Coupa and Ariba procurement systemsProject management experience or trainingVendor risk assessment experienceRequired Skills:Vendor management lifecycleCommunication and relationship-buildingPerformance reporting and compliance monitoringPreferred Skills:Procurement platform tools (e.g., Coupa, Ariba)Risk identification and escalationPresentation creation and research documentationStakeholder onboarding and supportAdditional Skills:High-volume stakeholder engagementProcurement documentation workflowsRisk flagging and third-party issue managementComfort with reporting cycles and KPIsFriendly, team-oriented environmentAbout the Client:Top-tier North American bank offering solutions across retail, commercial, wealth, and wholesale banking. Known for high-impact procurement initiatives and robust third-party management programs.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!Job Number: 25-25414Hashtags: #gttca #gttjobs