Vendor Relations Manager, Sourcing

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Vendor Relations Manager, Sourcing in Canada.

This role is centered on shaping and managing strategic supplier relationships while driving sourcing excellence and performance across a diverse vendor ecosystem. You will play a key role in developing and executing sourcing strategies that balance operational efficiency, risk management, and long-term partnership value. A strong focus of the role is building and maintaining meaningful relationships with Indigenous suppliers and communities, supporting broader reconciliation and procurement inclusion commitments. You will operate in a cross-functional environment, working closely with internal stakeholders, legal, and risk teams to ensure compliance and alignment with sourcing standards. The position requires a strong blend of analytical thinking, commercial awareness, and culturally informed relationship management. This is a high-impact role where vendor strategy directly contributes to both business performance and social value creation.

• Develop and execute sourcing and vendor management strategies aligned with business goals, including cost optimization, risk mitigation, and performance improvement.
• Manage supplier performance across a broad vendor portfolio, ensuring compliance with sourcing policies and contractual obligations.
• Build and maintain trusted, culturally respectful relationships with Indigenous suppliers and communities, ensuring alignment with procurement inclusion objectives.
• Conduct market and supplier analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for value creation.
• Lead vendor performance reviews, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Support contract lifecycle management in coordination with legal and risk teams.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between internal teams and external suppliers to ensure effective service delivery and partnership success.
• Contribute to regional and national sourcing programs and support change management initiatives across vendor networks.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in supplier management, procurement, or vendor relationship management.
• At least 2+ years of experience in third-party risk management or supplier governance.
• Experience working in energy, infrastructure, or similarly complex operational environments is highly desirable.
• Proven experience managing Indigenous vendor relationships or working within Indigenous procurement frameworks.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to interpret market and supplier data.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage sensitive or complex stakeholder conversations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead supplier performance management and change initiatives.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace tools.
• Strong cultural awareness, emotional intelligence, and ability to work respectfully across diverse communities.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary (approximately 110,000 – 135,000 CAD, depending on experience and location).
• Flexible remote work arrangement across Alberta-based regions.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and wellbeing support.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth in procurement and sourcing.
• Exposure to strategic, high-impact vendor and Indigenous partnership initiatives.
• Inclusive and collaborative work culture focused on respect, diversity, and reconciliation.
• Access to global resources and cross-functional expertise within a large international organization.
• Participation in meaningful initiatives that combine business performance with social impact.