Vendor Management Specialist

Our employees are at the heart of what we do: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you are bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are. At Intact, we commit to supporting you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our promise to you. 

Who we are

At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, we are experts at what we do in protecting what makes businesses unique. Our deep understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that’s aligned to our targeted customer groups.

Intact’s Global Specialty Lines business spans across more than 20 verticals in four distinct markets: U.S., Canada, UK and Europe. The following opportunity is for our U.S. team.

The opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for a Vendor Management Specialist to join our Corporate Finance team based in our Plymouth, MN office. This position is part of the Procurement / Vendor management team with primary responsibilities focused contract management from RFX to contract execution and award. Some of the Vendor Management Specialist responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage procurement requisition requests from RFP to contract award
• Has knowledge and experience in contract structure, i.e. MSAs, SOWs, exhibits and addendums.
• Negotiates favorable terms and conditions on vendor contracts by performing a detailed review.
• Engages with various company internal stakeholders and external vendors to execute contracts and misc agreements.
• Obtains required approvals and executes in accordance with the department policies and procedures.
• Works in various procurement tools and systems to store and maintain procurement data
• Performs vendor sourcing, price analysis, and market research.
• Reports and tracks procurement metrics from various systems. Pulls reports from various systems and creates dashboard reporting.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of accounts payable and invoicing principals.
• Coordinates Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) intake requests.

The expertise you bring

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3-5 years of procurement experience; prior experience drafting and awarding contracts relating to vendor management.
• Knowledge and basic understanding of contract management repository platforms and financial accounting systems.
• Has the ability to work happily in a fast paced environment with multiple deadlines.

Our salary ranges are determined by many factors including location, role, experience and skillset of the candidate. The following ranges displayed reflect the target base salary for new hires; however, your recruiter will provide more specific compensation details during the hiring process. The typical base salary range for this position is: $72,000 – $84,000, based on the factors aforementioned.  In addition to base salary, full time Intact employees are also eligible for bonus potential and a full range of benefits to include but not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period
• Competitive paid time off programs
• 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary
• Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of additional voluntary benefits

This position will remain posted until a final candidate is selected. Once the role is filled, this job posting will be removed.    

Why choose Intact

We live our Values:  We are committed to acting with the highest of ethical standards through our five core values: integrity, respect, customer driven, excellence and social responsibility.

Our commitment to Diversity: Founded in our values, we see diversity as a strength and aspire to create an environment where everyone can be themselves, grow and succeed. Together, we will stand up for what’s right to build an inclusive society.

Manage your Time: What you accomplish matters more than hours in the office. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive environment in which you perform your best. Our Time-Off and Flexible Work Arrangement options help foster a healthy work-life balance. 

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Our promise to you

Our Values are foundational to our success at Intact. You’ll make a difference every day when you live our Values, do your best work, are open to change, and invest in yourself.

In return, we promise you support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards in a flexible work environment where you can:

• Shape the future: Help us lead an insurance transformation to better protect people, businesses and society.
• Win as a team: Collaborate with inspiring people to do your best work every day and together, stand up for what is right.
• Grow with us: Refresh and reinvent your skills, learn from our diverse teams, lift others up, and grow.

About Intact 

At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions we are experts at what we do. Our deep understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that’s aligned to our targeted customer groups. Today, we help protect over a dozen industries with tailored coverages and services.