The Specialist, Enterprise Vendor Management is responsible for the creation of contracts by preparing, analyzing, and negotiating with vendors. They will provide internal customers with advisory assistance in contract management. In addition, the incumbent will create and maintain various reports (key performance indicators, dashboards, etc.). RESPONSIBILITIES Vendor B10 contract review and assessment. Vendor onboarding and due diligence activities. Review and recommend changes to contracts ranging in size and complexity. Create, analyze, negotiate, and execute an array of contracts for various transactions Build and maintain relationships with vendors, clients, and other business connections Maintain contract-related documents and correspondence Present contract information to relevant parties, such as stakeholders, including Executive team Troubleshoot contract-related problems, such as breach of contract Keep track of contracts and extend, renew, or close them out Stay informed about changes to relevant rules and regulations Manage the negotiations of contract documents including specifications, general and special conditions and exhibits with support from legal, Information Technology, Information Security, and any other department, as necessary, and ensure that agreements are signed in a timely manner. Maintain contract management master data. Other related duties as needed. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor degree in Business or Procurement or Logistics (DEP) or equivalent Seven (7) years of relevant experience (banking industry experience) Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to handle considerable volume under tight deadlines; Effective time management skills and ability to multi-task; Attention to details; Ability to develop positive relationships with peers and vendors; Familiarity with IT products and services (an asset) Excellent knowledge of computer software such as MS Office; This role is now vacant WE ARE PROUD TO BE: Montreal's Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers! Learn more: https://www.fairstone.ca/en/about/canadian-lender Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fairstone/mycompany/ If you have a preferred language for communication, please kindly inform us whether you prefer French or English on your application. Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence. Time Type: Full time Job Type: Permanent RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF MONTREAL'S TOP EMPLOYERS (2025) Fairstone Bank of Canada and its subsidiaries, including Fairstone Financial Inc. and Home Trust Company, deliver innovative, accessible and reliable financial solutions that enable Canadians to reach their financial goals. Collectively, we offer residential and commercial mortgages, consumer deposits and GICs, retail and automobile financing, credit cards and digital lending, in addition to unsecured and secured personal loans online and at more than 255 branches coast to coast. With a long-established history, we are proud to be Canada's leading alternative lending bank. More at FairstoneBank.ca
