Vendor Relationship Manager (Procurement) (Bilingual)

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Why FCC?

At FCC, we’re proud to be 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. As a federal Crown corporation, we provide financing, knowledge resources and business management software to over 103,000 customers nationwide.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive total rewards packages: market-aligned and performance-based salary and incentive programs, flexible and comprehensive group benefit and savings plans, and well-being support through benefits and wellness programs

• Purpose-driven work: We build strong relationships, share knowledge and support the people who feed the world

• Growth: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive

• Hybrid work options

How you’ll make an impact 

In this role, you’ll apply 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) 

• 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

• Intermediate oral and written communication skills in both official languages (English and French) 

You belong here  
At FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace – one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.  
We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:  
• Indigenous Peoples  
• Members of visible minority groups  
• Persons with disabilities  
• Women  

Accessibility and accommodations   

To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at:  TalentSupplyRecherch@fcc-fac.ca. An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.