Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Fixed Term)

Who we are: Fairstone Bank and its family of brands are united in delivering innovative, accessible and reliable financial solutions that enable Canadians to reach their goals. Over the years, our brand family has grown. In 2024, Home Trust Company, Home Bank and Oaken Financial became part of the Fairstone Bank family of brands, alongside Fairstone, EdenPark and Fig. Together, we are the leading alternative lending bank in Canada. With a diverse suite of products—residential and commercial mortgages, consumer deposits and GICs, credit cards, retail and automobile financing, personal loans and digital lending—we offer financial solutions tailored to all Canadians, including newcomers, small-business owners, smart investors and savvy consumers. Join Fairstone Bank as a Manager Strategic Sourcing and be part of our talented and growing team! About the role: The incumbent is responsible for overseeing procurement activities and the application of procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. At Fairstone, he or she is accountable for performing analyses and making strategic recommendations concerning all contracts as well as provide internal customers with recommended assistance in supplier management, will create and maintain various reports (key performance indicators, catalogue of products and services, dashboards, etc.). Please note that this is a temporary role for 12 months. Key Responsibilities: Ownership of the assigned engagement, including but not limited to establishing / managing/ negotiating/leading executing contractual agreements, vendor onboarding & due diligence process throughout the vendor lifecycle. Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for assigned categories, including RFPs, vendor selection, and contract negotiations. Draft, review, and manage complex contracts, ensuring alignment with other areas such as legal, IT, and risk. Conduct spend analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities. Conduct analyses of existing vendor base to assess capability of meeting business objectives; balancing vendor concentration risks with vendor consolidation strategies. Maintain supplier master data and oversee contract lifecycle management Recommend/Develop and implement processes and tools for different types of contracts, risk assessments, disputes, and issue resolutions. Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to internal stakeholders on sourcing best practices. Supervise management and administration for a wide variety of contracts. Advise on the practices and considerations for upgrading existing contracts and solving complex contract management problems. Support accountable executives in the vendor performance management and evaluate operational issues and considerations in contract enforcement. Deliver on Strategic Sourcing Strategy, increase Strategic Sourcing brand awareness. Leading major contract negotiations, strategic sourcing activities, cross functional projects, risk and relationship management, and savings initiatives. Implement sound financial planning that is aligned with the corporate plan. Contribute to development & continues improvement of policies, guidelines & tools. Spearheading best practices for sourcing of new waves of technology and initiating strategies to boost suppliers’ technology innovation. Applying expert skills in data analytics, market research, sourcing, relationship and contract management. Manage vendor onboarding, due diligence, performance evaluations and relationships. Ensure the success and oversee the effectiveness of the vendor management program across the Bank by implementing common standards and practices. Design and implement supplier performance scorecards for vendor assessment in contract management, financial management, performance management, risk management and relationship management areas. Collaborate with business units to ensure vendor performance aligns with service level agreements and business expectations. Lead cross functional teams by effectively manage relationships with 1st and 2nd line business partners involved in management and oversight of service providers. Support development and implementation of relevant policies, standards, directives, frameworks, and requirements relating to management of third parties. Conduct contract reviews and due diligence activities to ensure contracts and renewals incorporate business and regulatory requirements. Ensure that third-party risks are appropriately identified, assessed, managed, monitored and reported. Develop detailed expense models, budget forecasting and analysis. What we’re looking for: University degree Minimum 5 years in a sourcing, contracts and vendor management role with a solid understanding of the entire vendor lifecycle. Experience ideally gained with a Bank or Financial Institution. Demonstrated experience successfully managing third parties, reviewing policies, performance, and contract management or negotiation strategy for small, medium and complex contracts Familiarity with regulatory requirements (OSFI) is an asset Business Process Optimization mindset – knowledge of processes for creating, analyzing, monitoring or improving requisitions Ability to communicate and work effectively cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, as well as external stakeholders including vendors Mutli-tasking and time-management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks Must have proficient oral and written skills; including report writing and presentation skills Solid expertise using Microsoft Office, Power BI, Visio, SharePoint. Familiarity with eSourcing tools, is an asset What you’ll love about working here: Award-Winning Culture: We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work Canada 2025 and one of Montreal’s Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid work model designed to support your lifestyle. On-Site Fitness: Gym access at our London and Montreal offices. What you can expect - pay & process: Expected base salary range is $80,000 - $95,000 . This posting is for an existing temporary vacancy within our organization. Artificial intelligence may be used in parts of the recruitment process. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire. If what you read excites you, we’d like to hear from you! Please submit your application and we’ll contact you if you become selected for first stages of the interview process. Learn more: Follow us on LinkedIn: If you have a preferred language for communication, please kindly inform us whether you prefer French or English on your application. Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence. Time Type: Full time Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)