Vendor Relationship Manager (Procurement)

How you’ll make an impact 

In this role, you’ll  your vendor management expertise to lead the strategic management of suppliers and service providers, ensuring FCC secures the best possible value.  

As a relationship builder and skilled negotiator, you’ll work with internal leaders and external vendors to translate our resourcing needs into clear contract specifications, support RFx activities, monitor vendor performance and play a key role in vendor governance.  

Bringing your analytical mind and clear communication style to the table, you’ll use supply chain best practices to manage risk, boost performance and help our vendors bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions to FCC.  

What you’ll do 

• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with vendors while serving as the primary point of accountability and escalation 

• Define, monitor, and manage vendor performance against KPIs and SLAs to ensure service quality, accountability, and continuous improvement 

• Oversee vendor contracts across their lifecycle to ensure commercial compliance, value realization, and effective renewals or amendments. 

• Identify, assess, and mitigate vendor-related risks while ensuring adherence to organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards 

• Partner with internal stakeholders to align vendor capabilities and outcomes with business needs and strategic objectives 

What you'll bring

Required Qualifications:  

• A degree in business, finance, supply chain management, operations management, or administration and at least five years of procurement experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships and supplier performance

• Advanced contract negotiation skills 

• Experience with national and/or multi-national vendors 

• Training in outsourcing methodology, industry trends and vendor management best practices 

• Possession of an SCMP designation, or equivalent, would be considered an asset

Preferred Qualifications: