Vendor Portfolio Manager

| About the role

Reporting to the, Director, Strategic Partnerships and Vendor Management, the incumbent supports the Vendor Management Framework (VMF) processes and procedures both internally and externally. The Vendor Portfolio Manager (VPM) will oversee vendors, supporting key mission critical Payment Product services at Payments Canada.

| What you’ll do

Vendor Portfolio Manager is responsible for:

• Lead the management of vendors that are key to the organization achieving its mandate;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the vendor management approach and departmental strategy; 
• Partner internally and externally with senior stakeholders to facilitate development and execution of vendor strategies.

|Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration or a related discipline;
• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in leading the management of critical vendors in the financial services or payment industry;
• Comprehensive understanding of vendor management;
• Strong relationship management and leadership skills;
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and strategic thought leadership skills;
• Strong conflict resolution and problem solving skills;
• Strong project management, organization, and time management skills;
• Valid criminal records check or eligibility to obtain.

| Salary Range

• Based on qualifications and experience: $112,364 and $140,455.

| Payments Meets Purpose - What you can expect from us     

• Flexible, hybrid (remote/office) environment;
• Competitive compensation package, including annual variable bonus and defined contribution pension plan with employer matching percentage;
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit coverage, including mental health coverage, life insurance and a health spending account for you and your dependents;
• Paid time off: minimum four weeks paid vacation, sick and personal days, December Holiday Shutdown and Cultural Holiday Observance Days;
• 26 Weeks of paid maternity and parental leave top-up; 
• Rewards and recognition program;
• Access to Office Gym Facilities; 
• Internal and external professional development opportunities;
• Fun team and organizational events;
• Monthly All Staff Forums led by our Executive Leadership Team. 

| Our Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Commitment

At Payments Canada, we are committed to making everyone feel they can be themselves and thrive at work. We will continue to build on a foundation of respect and appreciation for diversity in all forms and collectively create an inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are valued.

We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation by emailing hrinfo@payments.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interviews may be conducted virtually or in person.