Senior Vendor Analyst

Senior Analyst, IT Vendor Management

Location: Mississauga, Ontario (Hybrid)
Language: Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
Employment Type: 6 month contract to Permanent, Full-Time

About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced IT vendor management professional who thrives on building strong partnerships, improving processes and delivering measurable business value? This is an exciting opportunity to join a large enterprise in the healthcare sector, where you'll play a key role in strengthening technology vendor relationships, commercial governance and operational performance.

As a Senior Analyst, IT Vendor Management, you'll independently lead critical vendor management initiatives while collaborating with technology leaders, Finance, Legal, Procurement and external partners. You'll bring analytical expertise, commercial insight and a collaborative mindset to a team focused on accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.

What’s In It for You
• Join a collaborative environment where your expertise and ideas can make a meaningful impact.
• Gain exposure to senior leadership, complex technology portfolios and strategic vendor relationships.
• Take ownership of high-impact initiatives while mentoring colleagues and strengthening team capabilities.
• Contribute to a culture that values accountability, professional growth and continuous learning.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll lead IT vendor governance activities, including contract reviews, negotiations, quarterly business reviews, risk assessments and issue resolution.
• You'll monitor vendor performance through KPIs, SLAs, scorecards and Power BI dashboards, driving accountability and corrective actions.
• You'll oversee financial activities, including invoice reconciliation, purchase orders, budget analysis, demand forecasting and capacity planning.
• You'll identify commercial, operational and contractual risks, recommending practical solutions that improve performance and value.
• You'll develop executive-ready reports, governance frameworks, SOPs and process improvements while mentoring junior analysts.

Skills and Qualifications
• 5+ years of progressive experience in IT vendor management, contract management, procurement, sourcing or related operations.
• Proven ability to independently lead vendor governance initiatives within complex enterprise technology environments.
• Proficiency with vendor management and procurement platforms, including SAP Fieldglass, Beeline, Ariba and/or Workday.
• Advanced Excel and strong PowerPoint skills, with experience developing executive presentations, financial analyses and performance reporting. Power BI experience is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of IT contracts, commercial terms, SLA frameworks, staffing, managed services, professional services and application development supplier models.
• Experience with financial forecasting, demand and capacity planning, risk mitigation, cost optimization and stakeholder negotiations.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Previous VMO experience, mentorship, process improvement and enterprise application knowledge are preferred.

Note from the Hiring Manager
“We're looking for someone who can take ownership, think commercially and build strong relationships across the business. Someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, improving how things work and helping others succeed will make a real impact on our team.”

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