Lead Advisor - Vendor Management
Job in
Montreal, Montréal, Province de Québec, Canada
Listing for:
Laurentian Bank
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-14
Job specializations:
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Business
Business Management, Business Analyst
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Management
Business Management, Business Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: MontrealSeeing beyond numbers™
At Laurentian Bank, we believe we can change banking for the better. Founded in Montreal in 1846, Laurentian Bank helps families, businesses and communities thrive. Today, we have over 2,800 employees working together as One Team, to provide a broad range of financial services and advice-based solutions for customers across Canada and the United States. We drive results by placing our customers first, making the better choice, acting courageously, and believing everyone belongs.
This role sits within Laurentian Bank.
The Lead Advisor, Vendor Management will be part of the supply chain team and accountable to develop, plan, lead and execute corporate wide vendor performance management to achieve and exceed the financial groups businessobjectivesandsavingsgoals.
You'llexperienceawiderangeofopportunitiestolearnanddevelopyour career, while leading and executing high value transformational projects that provide value to our stakeholders.
For this role, experience in one or multiple of the following categories and subcategories is required:
Human Resources&Professional Services(includingbutnotlimitedto
Contingent
Talent,Consulting,HR services, Pension, Recruitment, and Training),IT, Technology, Digital Services.Leasing & Supplies Procurement (including, but not limited to procurement/ Leasing equipment and space, Project Planning/Management Suppliers,Construction/Third Party Contractors ,Furniture,Facilities,MROand other related categories),Physical Security & Safety (including but not limited to procurement of System and Implementation Suppliers)Responsabilities
Business Delivery, Performance Management and Operational Excellence
Developmentanddeliveryofcomprehensivevendormanagementprocesses,performancescorecardsandrisk management, advisory services to meet timelines and achieve departmental and conformity goals.Bringawarenesstomarketleadingprocessesandpractices;tomitigaterisk,todriveinnovation,andtomaximize overall business relationship with assigned critical suppliers.Maintain accurate and up to date reporting on governance status, progress and issues.Participateinoptimizationinitiatives.
Drivecontinuousimprovementandinnovationopportunitiesbyidentifying, recommending, and implementing process improvement initiatives.Ability to research competitive intelligence in vendor performance management.Developimprovementplansandensureslineofsightforseniormanagementthroughouttheprocessofkey initiatives.Client and Relationship Management
Thisrolewill Partnerandworkcollaborativelywith Linesof Business (LOBs),Corporate Functions(Corporate), Risk Management and Suppliers to develop and implement innovative vendor performance management governance to achieve business and conformity objectives.Modelsthedeliveryofexceptionalcustomerservicethatbuildstrustthroughresponsive,accurate,consistent, knowledgeable and available services and support.·Preparationandpresentationofreportstoassociatedbusinessunits,reportingonkeymetricssuchasoverall performance, qualiy, business relationship, risk management with key suppliers with the assigned portfolios.Risk Management and Control
Be accountable for complying with the financial group's risk appetite framework and ensuring risk taking activities remain within agreed limits and adhere to applicable corporate policies, operating directives, laws and regulations (including risk, compliance and audit).Identify potential risk situations/impacts and make recommendations or escalate to your manager.Ensure contingency plans are followed through and given appropriate line of sight and reporting per guidelines.Maintain an understanding of regulatory, policy, procedural and other relevant business changes as it relates to supplier engagements and conformity.Ensure adherence to all aspects of LBC Code of Conduct and Ethics Corporate Policy and assist in implementing the Vendor Ethics and Code of Conduct.Qualifications
University Degree in business administration or relevant fieldMinimum8 years in procurement in Procurment or Vendor ManagementAny other combination of education and experience may be considered.Bilingualism (written & verbal), French/English*Excellent…
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