Banking Vendor/Contract Manager - Review contracts and negotiation them according to the banks standards 56822

Position Title: CAN - Vendor Manager/Contract Manager

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 12/01/2025 to 12/01/2026 - 1 year from that start date

Budget/Bill Rate: $ 59.04

Work Location:

- Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Hybrid - 2 days in office - eventually will be 4 days next year at some point

- Address: 160 Front Street West Corporate, Toronto, Ontario

Years of Overall Experience: 5-7 years

Ideal Candidate Background :legal background asset, sourcing, understand and negated legal terms - with teams and , external vendors, communication, negation, technology contracts

How will performance be measured: quality of work, deliverables, soft skills

The Contract Manager will use their skills, knowledge and expertise to

Organize, influence and manage a portfolio of contracts supporting all aspects of the negotiation of the contract

Provide subject matter expertise in the review, negotiation, drafting, implementation and execution of Contracts, primarily IT Contracts act as an interface between Sourcing, Legal, external vendors and the Business Lines, interfacing at all levels within the organization including Senior Management.

SUMMARY OF DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review contracts and negotiation them according to the banks standards

Responsibilities include negotiating, drafting and ongoing support of contracts including but not limited to outsourcing, managed services, statements of work, software as a service, cloud computing services, hardware purchase and software licensing agreements

· (Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills, in particular in the area of IT Contracts

· Strong broad-based understanding of IT

· Ability to achieve business objectives through influencing and effectively working with key stakeholders

· Highly organized, proactive, self-motivated team player who takes initiative and is able to work independently

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities with proven time management skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable and confident communicating at all levels including business partners, Executives and Vendors

· Demonstrated high proficiency with MS Office suite of products. Preference will be given to individuals who possess a background in sourcing coupled with contract management experience.

MUST-HAVES

1.) ability to negotiate legal terms

2.) strong communication skills

3.) excellent drafting and negotiation skills

4) reviewing contracts

NICE-TO-HAVE

1.) negotiation in the FI industry

2.) exposure to the regulatory space