Vendor Management Analyst

As a Vendor Management Analyst, you will support the ongoing management of third‑party relationships. You will assist the Supplier Management Lead by accurately tracking both new and existing vendor relationships, managing multiple stages of the procurement process from requirements through to contract signing, monitoring performance, and supporting compliance throughout procurement due diligence.

Strong analytical skills, a process mindset, and an interest in vendor governance within a regulated, technology‑driven environment. Strong client‑facing and relationship‑management capabilities to effectively engage with internal stakeholders, vendors, and integration partners.

The role requires a background in technology or management consulting with experience in Relationship Management, Finance, and Vendor Management for large change programmes within the financial services industry.

The role operates within the Client Management team with a reporting line to the Supplier Management/Client Readiness Team Lead.

• Support the onboarding, ongoing management, and offboarding of third‑party vendors in accordance with FNZ’s policies.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records in vendor management systems, ensuring documentation and due diligence materials are current and complete.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to collect and verify information during risk assessments and contract reviews.
• Ensure vendor assessment and RFP processes are in alignment with FNZ’s procurement and vendor management frameworks.
• Provide procurement and supplier management support services to the Canadian Client Management Function.

• Support, track, and maintain third‑party agreements, due diligence activities across the supplier base, liaise with procurement team to ensure documentation is current and meets FNZ standards within the Client Management function.
• Perform financial analysis for category, including value reporting, spend tracking, and issuing standard vendor management communications to budget holders.
• Support the evaluation of new and existing contracts, identifying cost‑saving opportunities, and insights to inform third‑party commercials strategy.

• Promote best practices and help enhance compliance with supplier and procurement processes.
• Maintain the central repository tool of all third‑party agreements, obligations, renewal dates, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor third‑party agreements, both in terms of cost and adherence to FNZ Supplier best practices.
• Ensure vendor engagements align with FNZ’s third‑party risk management framework and regulatory requirements.
• Track compliance requirements, certifications, and contract renewal timelines.
• Promote and uphold best‑practice procurement and vendor governance processes, contributing to improved compliance across Client Management Function.

• Work closely with Procurement, Legal, Risk, Info Sec, and other internal teams to ensure third‑party agreements adhere to FNZ standards.
• Support the Senior Manager with insights, documentation, and coordination across multiple teams.

• 3+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, technology third‑party risk management, finance, or a related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of enterprise system/software sourcing, licensing and purchasing agreements.
• Financial services knowledge.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Confident, and able to take initiative in a client and delivery‑focused environment.
• Independent, self‑directing and delivery focused working style.
• Commercially aware.
• Excellent organisational, administration and time management skills.
• Good team communication skills, confident in dealing with internal and external clients.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills.

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