Vendor Management Analyst, Tech+Lab

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We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially savvy Vendor Management Analyst to join our growing Tech+Lab Expense & Vendor Management team. Reporting to the IT Business Office, you will play a critical role in managing vendor relationships, driving contract savings, and supporting the productivity council, an executive governance forum to ensure strategic, timely, and cost-effective contract decisions across the IT vendor portfolio.

• →Manage and maintain a contract renewal pipeline, proactively identifying upcoming renewals 3–6 months in advance to enable strategic planning
• →Support the PR Council by preparing and presenting contract renewal packages, negotiation strategies, and vendor recommendations for executive review and approval
• →Drive cost savings and spend optimization by analyzing vendor contracts, identifying consolidation opportunities, and supporting negotiations
• →Maintain and continuously improve the vendor management Power BI dashboard, ensuring accurate, up-to-date visibility into vendor spend, renewal timelines, and performance metrics
• →Conduct AI-assisted contract reviews using the team's strategy playbook to surface key opportunities, SLA highlights, and negotiation insights ahead of renewal discussions
• →Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to ensure vendor strategies align with business goals and organizational priorities
• →Lead the preparation of executive-level reporting and presentations for VP and Director stakeholders, translating vendor data into actionable insights
• →Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of vendor management policies, playbooks, and standard operating procedures
• →Serve as a point of escalation for vendor disputes, invoice discrepancies, and service delivery issues, coordinating resolution across internal teams and vendors

• Post-secondary education in Business, Finance & Accounting, or Information Technology – is required
• Minimum 3-years experience in vendor management, strategic sourcing, or IT expense management – is required
• Advanced proficiency level: Excel, and Oracle ERP – is required
• Knowledge in IT accounting and reporting framework and Power BI experience an asset
• Experience supporting executive governance forums or preparing materials for senior leadership review
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of identifying and delivering cost savings
• Familiarity with contract management principles, SLA frameworks, and negotiation strategies
• Experience with or strong interest in AI-powered tools for contract analysis and reporting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country