A career as a Senior Advisor in the Vendor Management Officeteam at National Bank means acting as an expert in supplier management, influencing directions and policies related to supplier governance, ensuring the implementation, operationalization and end-to-end management of the supplier management life cycle. It is to ensure the management, monitoring of performance, development and maintenance of a good business relationship with third parties.This profession allows you to make a positive impact on our organization with your expertise and experience in vendor management, while also allowing you to have the opportunity to learn and grow further.Your jobManage the end-to-end supplier management lifecycleLead and act as an owner in contract governance, in the development of strategic relationships with partners and in the application of industry best practices in the management of suppliers under your responsibility, while deploying and operating a methodology to assess, on a regular basis, the "health" of your portfolioLead and influence sector directions to optimize supplier performance and alignment with the Bank's objectivesAct as the primary liaison between the bank and its suppliersInterpret and control risks related to third parties and more specifically those arising from information security due diligence, financial analysis, implementation of continuity and IT succession plans, as well as monitoring of supplier performanceIdentify issues and participate in the analysis of risk issues, assess the impacts for the Bank and formulate and monitor innovative long-term solutionsParticipate in the development and implementation of cost optimization strategies to ensure the optimal positioning of the Bank and the monitoring of budgetsYour teamWithin the Vendor Management Office sector, you are part of a team of 7 colleagues and report to the Senior Director. Our team stands out for its collaboration, agility, desire for continuous improvement and incredible teamwork. Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility and quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment.Our apprenticeship-in-action training programs allow you to master your craft. Customized tools on vendor management topics are available to support your continuous learning. Access to colleagues with different expertise, experiences and diverse profiles enriches your development from all points of view.PrerequisiteIndustry-related bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of experience OR industry-related master's degree and five years of relevant experienceExperience working in banking or related to the industryExperience in governance, third-party performance management, contract management and risk managementRecognized ability to negotiate contractual agreements and / or strong influencing skillsYour benefitsIn addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.