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We are looking for candidates with strong technical expertise to fill this role. Below are the details of the position: Senior Supplier Manager Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid) Duration: 24-Month Employment Type: Contract Mode of job: Hybrid
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Supplier Manager to support a growing supplier-managed business portfolio within the Technology & Operations organization. This role is responsible for managing strategic supplier relationships, leading vendor negotiations, overseeing contract execution, ensuring governance and compliance, and optimizing supplier performance. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with business stakeholders and external vendors to drive operational excellence, mitigate risk, and ensure supplier engagements align with organizational objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong vendor management expertise, exceptional communication skills, and experience working in complex enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities Manage assigned supplier relationships throughout the contract lifecycle. Lead vendor negotiations and support contract execution, renewals, and amendments. Monitor supplier performance against SLAs, TSAs, and BPAs. Ensure compliance with supplier governance, risk management, outsourcing, and regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain vendor management programs and supporting documentation. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align supplier strategies with business objectives. Review supplier performance metrics and recommend process improvements. Manage supplier invoicing, billing, reconciliations, and budget tracking. Prepare financial reconciliations, attestation certificates, and quarterly management reporting. Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning for supplier arrangements. Identify emerging risks, trends, and opportunities to improve vendor performance. Produce dashboards, reports, and analytical insights for leadership. Provide subject matter expertise on supplier management processes and policies. Support change management initiatives related to supplier programs. Build strong cross-functional relationships across business units and external suppliers. Mentor and cross-train team members when required.
Required Technical Skills 5+ years of experience in Vendor Management, Supplier Management, Third-Party Management, Procurement, or Contract Management. Experience managing supplier relationships within large enterprise environments. Strong experience negotiating supplier contracts and service agreements. Knowledge of vendor governance frameworks, outsourcing models, and compliance processes. Experience managing SLAs, TSAs, BPAs, and supplier performance metrics. Financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and invoice management experience. Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills. Experience creating executive reports, dashboards, and presentations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Preferred Skills Postsecondary education in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related discipline. Experience within the Financial Services industry. Previous experience supporting enterprise vendor management programs. Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting, analysis).
Nice to Have Experience with Coupa. Experience using Microsoft Copilot or AI productivity tools. Previous experience with large banking organizations. Experience working within Technology & Operations environments.
Soft Skills Excellent relationship-building skills Strong negotiation and influencing abilities Exceptional communication and presentation skills Collaborative team player Highly organized with strong attention to detail Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Self-starter capable of working independently
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status Dexian | Unlock trajectory changing opportunities Unlock business potential with Dexian's comprehensive solutions. Discover staffing, talent development, and valuable resources. Explore now!
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About the role
We are looking for candidates with strong technical expertise to fill this role. Below are the details of the position: Senior Supplier Manager Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid) Duration: 24-Month Employment Type: Contract Mode of job: Hybrid
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Supplier Manager to support a growing supplier-managed business portfolio within the Technology & Operations organization. This role is responsible for managing strategic supplier relationships, leading vendor negotiations, overseeing contract execution, ensuring governance and compliance, and optimizing supplier performance. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with business stakeholders and external vendors to drive operational excellence, mitigate risk, and ensure supplier engagements align with organizational objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong vendor management expertise, exceptional communication skills, and experience working in complex enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities Manage assigned supplier relationships throughout the contract lifecycle. Lead vendor negotiations and support contract execution, renewals, and amendments. Monitor supplier performance against SLAs, TSAs, and BPAs. Ensure compliance with supplier governance, risk management, outsourcing, and regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain vendor management programs and supporting documentation. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align supplier strategies with business objectives. Review supplier performance metrics and recommend process improvements. Manage supplier invoicing, billing, reconciliations, and budget tracking. Prepare financial reconciliations, attestation certificates, and quarterly management reporting. Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning for supplier arrangements. Identify emerging risks, trends, and opportunities to improve vendor performance. Produce dashboards, reports, and analytical insights for leadership. Provide subject matter expertise on supplier management processes and policies. Support change management initiatives related to supplier programs. Build strong cross-functional relationships across business units and external suppliers. Mentor and cross-train team members when required.
Required Technical Skills 5+ years of experience in Vendor Management, Supplier Management, Third-Party Management, Procurement, or Contract Management. Experience managing supplier relationships within large enterprise environments. Strong experience negotiating supplier contracts and service agreements. Knowledge of vendor governance frameworks, outsourcing models, and compliance processes. Experience managing SLAs, TSAs, BPAs, and supplier performance metrics. Financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and invoice management experience. Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills. Experience creating executive reports, dashboards, and presentations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Preferred Skills Postsecondary education in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related discipline. Experience within the Financial Services industry. Previous experience supporting enterprise vendor management programs. Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting, analysis).
Nice to Have Experience with Coupa. Experience using Microsoft Copilot or AI productivity tools. Previous experience with large banking organizations. Experience working within Technology & Operations environments.
Soft Skills Excellent relationship-building skills Strong negotiation and influencing abilities Exceptional communication and presentation skills Collaborative team player Highly organized with strong attention to detail Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Self-starter capable of working independently
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status Dexian | Unlock trajectory changing opportunities Unlock business potential with Dexian's comprehensive solutions. Discover staffing, talent development, and valuable resources. Explore now!