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Work with and support a team of Vendor Management and Procurement Analysts.
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Assist with purchase requests
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Assist with RFI/RFP processes including gathering internal requirements and coordinating demos for assessing IT vendors for selection.
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Assist in creating and analyzing requisitions, monitoring, updating requests in purchasing applications.
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Prepare received quotes, cost comparisons and analysis for Vendor Analysts negotiating commercial and contract terms and delivery schedules.
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Review and process requisitions to ensure timely order submission.
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Coordinate meetings with vendors and internal stakeholders as required.
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Assist with Vendor Due Diligence and Third Party Risk Assessments prior to and during the lifetime of the service relationship.
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Support the implementation, monitoring, tracking and reporting of third party metrics and indicators.
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Identify and escalate third party potential or actual contract, performance or risk issues.
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Work closely with the finance department to process invoices and research any accounting inquiries.
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Work closely with the Project Management Office to understand the project pipeline and upcoming needs for new or current vendor services.
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Maintain a strong understanding of Questrade Financial Group service offering, the relationships and dependency with vendors for existing business models and data flows in the business.
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Exhibits knowledge of emerging industry practices when solving business problems.
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Pushes creative thinking beyond the boundaries of existing industry practices and client mindsets.
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At least 1 - 3 year general knowledge of third party management, supply chain management, strategic sourcing or vendor lifecycle management and experience with Procurement and Contract Management platforms
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Knowledge of processes for creating and analyzing requisitions, clarifying specifications, monitoring, updating requests in purchasing applications.
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Good familiarity with Google Workplace tools and MS Office suite.
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Strong interpersonal, communication and documentation skills.
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Must have proficient oral and written skills; including report writing and presentation skills.
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Expected to be familiar with project implementation methodologies and project management
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Familiarity with trading systems, online brokerage business models, digital banking and digital mortgage business models.
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Experience with the Canadian regulatory requirements, policies and procedures for third party risk management would be a significant asset.
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Takes ownership of tasks and drives them to completion.
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Confident and comfortable speaking in small groups and presenting diverse or contradictory opinions to stakeholders
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Able to focus while under pressure and pay close attention to detail.
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Capable to multitask and flexible to take on varied responsibilities.
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Good judgment for proactively and independently solving problems and making decisions.
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Competently follows specific guidelines, criteria, protocols.
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Develops plans to establish priorities, organize, and accomplish work.
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Calm and patient under pressure.
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Thrives in a changing, dynamic, high velocity environment.
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Willingness to learn and advance in the third party management field.
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Able to see the big picture while paying attention to the smaller details.
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Able to work flexible hours when requested.
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Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with team-mates.
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Strong work ethic, positive energy and ability to energize others.
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A service-oriented mindset and a willingness to assist the team in any way to ensure success.
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Post-Secondary degree or certification in Business, Commerce, or other recognized Procurement or Supply Chain accreditation
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Experience working in the Financial Industry
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2 years of experience in Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Project Management, Process Management, or a combination
