Vendor Management Lead
$80,000–$95,000 year
HybridToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Oversee end-to-end vendor governance, onboarding, and lifecycle management while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Act as a key liaison between Accounts Payable, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders to validate banking details, collect tax documentation, and monitor vendor activity. Lead routine master list audits, governance meetings, and due diligence efforts including sanctions screening and Know Your Partner (KYP) enforcement. Manage procurement operations and vendor master data controls within enterprise systems to prevent duplicate records and update critical information. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance vendor onboarding automation and optimize Accounts Payable workflows. Serve as the primary strategic partner for resolving vendor-related issues, compliance holds, and maintenance requests. This role supports daily operations and risk mitigation efforts within a global team, with an expectation of occasional out-of-hours communication to collaborate with international colleagues.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, strategic sourcing, accounts payable, or supplier governance
- Proven expertise in vendor onboarding processes, lifecycle management, compliance requirements, and third-party risk management
- Demonstrated experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, vendor management platforms, and accounts payable automation tools
- Strong understanding of contract terms, vendor governance practices, operational risk management, and internal controls
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across multiple departments
- Expectation of coming into the office two days a week
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting global vendor operations within multi-entity environments
- Advanced knowledge of Know Your Partner (KYP) compliance requirements, sanctions screening, and payment security controls
- Hands-on experience with specific accounts payable automation and vendor onboarding platforms
- Proven track record of participating in or leading system implementation and process improvement projects
- Professional certifications in procurement, supply chain, finance, or vendor management
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