Vendor Management Specialist

Full Time, Permanent
Location: Calgary, AB or Toronto, ON

Be Boring. Make Money.™is our investment approach, but we are anything but dull. We are a diverse, passionate team united by our commitment to provide our clients with financial peace of mind and our desire to create one of the best companies in the world. A career with us will be demanding; however, the experience will also be dynamic, supportive, intellectually stimulating, and above all—meaningful. We take pride in doing things a little differently than other investment firms. Innovative ideas, diverse opinions and experiences, and teamwork are expected and rewarded regardless of title or tenure.

The Opportunity

Mawer Investment Management is looking to move our Vendor Management practice towards excellence. If you sweat the details, enjoy engaging with a variety of people, and have a passion to drive value this could be the opportunity for you.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maximize value proposition from vendors
• Collection and analysis of vendor information and usage data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and cost savings
• Track renewals and assist vendor owners with preparation and execution of negotiations
• Contribute to the vendor selection process by documenting vendor owner requirements, organizing vendor meetings, and producing analysis for input into the selection decision
• Ensure all Vendor Management lifecycle processes such legal, risk, privacy, security, and finance are followed from selection and onboarding through to termination and offboarding
• Maintain accurate and organized contract records and documentation for future reference and auditing purposes
• Monitor and report on adherence to contractual obligations by all parties involved
• Implementation and management of vendor data and reporting tools

What You Bring

• Experience that can be mapped to the responsibilities identified
• University business degree or relevant post-secondary diploma is desirable
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational
• Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships within a cross-functional team
• Comfortable with engaging individuals in senior level roles
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel
• The ability to analyze data with the use of Excel is required, with Power BI an asset
• Experience with process design and Visio is an asset

Why Mawer?

• Directly contribute to the firm’s growth as a global, independent investment manager.
• Learn and work within a high-performing team that has consistently delivered exceptional long-term investment results and high levels of client satisfaction.
• Be a part of a meritocracy in which the quality of ideas supersedes hierarchy; where every role is valued, and every voice heard. At Mawer, talented team members can progress quickly, regardless of tenure or experience.
• Our unique culture, which is integral to who we are and (we think) a competitive advantage. Our culture is shaped by our core values (integrity, putting clients’ interests first, excellence, teamwork, and long-term thinking) and key behaviours (curiosity, candour, accountability, and appreciation), which are much more than words on a page. They guide the way we operate, make decisions, and communicate every day.
• We strive to create a work environment that attracts—and retains—exceptional people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, and to provide the tools and support for everyone on our team to reach their highest potential. We offer a flexible, hybrid work environment, comprehensive health benefits, paid parental leave, a career development program, and more.

If this sounds of great interest to you, please apply here: https://www.mawer.com/careers/

Applicants should include their resume and a cover letter that answers the two following questions:

Deadline: April 1st, 2024

Must be eligible to work in Canada. Only applications that include all required materials will be considered.

At Mawer, we are committed to strengthening our culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to attract, hire, develop, and retain the best people from a wide variety of backgrounds/experiences and create an environment where unique ideas and perspective are heard and valued. We believe a diverse and inclusive culture fuels innovation and enables more effective decision-making across the firm, helping to improve investment performance, strengthen client partnerships, and create more value for all stakeholders: clients, employees, owners, and society.

We administer all practices and programs without discrimination and strive to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request accommodation or special assistance during the application process. If you need accommodation or assistance, please contact us at hraccommodation@mawer.com.

We believe experience comes in many forms and we’re committed to adding new perspectives to our team. If your experience is close to what we’ve outlined, we encourage you to apply.

About Mawer

Established in 1974, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. is an independent investment firm managing portfolios for a broad range of foundations and not-for-profit organizations, pension plans, strategic alliances, and individual investors for over 45 years. For more information, visit Mawer at www.mawer.com.

No telephone inquiries please.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.