Work Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:
37.5

Line of Business:
Procurement & Sourcing

Pay Details:
$108,800 - $163,200 CAD

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• Lead a team of vendor management professionals that manage more strategic, critical and/or complex Third Party Business Arrangements through all stages of the TPML
• Lead the resolution of escalated issues
• Ensure each vendor manager on team has obtained appropriate training based on their job accountability, including onboarding training if required
• May act as a Lead Vendor Manager, consolidating an enterprise view of the relationship with a Third Party in support of the Accountable Executive
• Accountable for the satisfaction of requirements under the TPRM Policies, Enterprise Procurement Policy and Vendor Management Policy
• Maintain strong relationships with Third Parties and internal stakeholders
• Ensure integrity in dealing with Third Parties, complying with TD's Expense Policy, Enterprise Procurement Policy, Vendor Management Policy and Code of Conduct and Ethics
• Work with business segment or corporate function to understand strategic goals, priorities and pipeline with respect to Third Parties, and lead the implementation of strategy and development plans
• Draw on knowledge and expertise of supply market and Third Parties to provide support / guidance / input as appropriate for the purpose of analysis, strategic planning, and selection
• Proactively identify key business opportunities, research and recommend enhancements / modifications, develop strategies to achieve recommendations and work closely with team to execute and implement

• Ensure team manages Third Party Business Arrangements through all stages of the TPML, in alignment with relevant frameworks, policies and standards
• Provide guidance on key issues relating to a Third Party's performance against SLAs, SLOs, KPIs or other contractual commitments and escalate to appropriate levels and relevant stakeholders and business management where required
• Oversee or lead the identification of issues and monitoring of trends with a Third Party in a responsive manner, to reduce risk in alignment with TPRM Policies and related Standards
• Oversee or lead the documentation of Third Party risk issues, as per the TPRM Issues Management process and standards and ensure appropriate escalation processes are followed
• Oversee or lead the facilitation and/or implementation of remediation plans to address Third Party risk issues
• Execute on the annual business plan to deliver results aligned with business strategies
• Monitor and communicate the effectiveness of strategies, programs, and practices related to own area of expertise
• Protect the interests of the organization - identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high risk Business Arrangements or issues as necessary
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
• Ensure employees are knowledgeable; and assume responsibility to minimize operational and regulatory risk by complying with Bank and industry Code of Conduct

• Develops annual and/or long term plans for own area and influences plans well beyond area managed
• Responsible for management of the overall team providing both leadership and guidance
• Set targets and objectives for the team, and deliver results
• Grow team expertise to align with business/enterprise demand and direction; assess team skills and capabilities and continually look for ways to provide and enhance the value delivered
• Lead a high performing team; provide on-going feedback and performance reviews, coach and develop employees and ensure performance management activities are undertaken and provide regular input into employee assessments and development plans
• Lead the process of setting performance objectives for the team; track, monitor and effectively address and/or reward performance in a timely manner
• Manage employees in compliance with all human resources policies, procedures and guidelines of conduct
• Share knowledge, information, skills, and subject matter expertise among the team and ensure the timely communication of issues and encourage good working relationships with other functions and teams
• Support an environment where team freely escalates business challenges; facilitate change through positive reinforcement of milestones and successes
• Recruit for all hires to ensure a highly diverse, qualified workforce to achieve business objectives
• Establish and foster a cohesive team; promote a fair and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce and encourage the team to achieve common goals and objectives
• Act as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

• Oversee and lead a highly complex and diverse reporting function for an area of significant risk, complexity or scope while growing talent, developing skills and capabilities to achieve career goals, support project / initiative success and achieve business results
• Provides coaching, mentorship and guidance to practitioners, business, executives within area of expertise
• Manages and oversees the overall discipline and strategy for the respective areas while aligning to the enterprise best practices
• Provides coaching, mentorship and guidance to practitioners, business, executives within area of expertise
• Strategic partner to leadership team on the management of the portfolio and financials, with deep industry, external / internal, enterprise knowledge, recognizing and anticipating emerging trends and; identifying operational efficiencies and opportunities with other business management / enterprise areas
• Facilitate key strategic discussions and provide thought leadership to executive audience (output may include strategic roadmap and/or deliverables/ frameworks/ short to long term goals, fiscal budgets, etc.)
• Set operational team direction and collaborate with others to execute on common goals
• Focus on longer-range planning for functional area (e.g. 12 months or greater)
• Generally reports to business management executive

• Undergraduate degree
• People Management experience
• 10+ years of related experience

• Advanced knowledge of Vendor Management, Business Arrangements, Third-Party Management Lifecycle framework/principles, policies and procedures, systems, products/services, product research, assessment & reporting, competitive intelligence, negotiation tactics, regulatory and/or governance requirements
• Knowledge of current and emerging competitor and market trends
• Knowledge of Risk Management environment, standards and regulations
• Knowledge of budgetary management principles/practices/procedures and resource allocation
• Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop/evaluate options and implement effective solutions and/or governance procedures
• Ability to think strategically and possess strong business acumen
• Ability to create and foster a cohesive team, and promote a positive work environment for all employees
• Skill in mentoring, coaching and performance management
• Ability to contribute to strategic direction of the function and provide advice to senior leadership
• Ability to lead by example, champion change and develop a highly motivated team to consistently meet or exceed expectations
• Skill in leading the effective development and execution of change management strategies and processes in a complex, multi-faceted business
• Ability to make an impact, influence and achieve results with effective communication, negotiation, problem-solving and relationship management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities, strategically aligning efforts and activities to meet Bank goals & objectives
• Skill in researching, collecting, organizing and analyzing complex or technical data and developing plans to address identified issues/problems
• Ability to manage, plan, implement and evaluate program/project activities ensuring completion of initiatives and/or resolution of issues/problems while meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making timely decisions based on careful & objective review of complex information or factors
• Ability to diffuse and respond effectively to conflict situations
• Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques
• Skill in using computer applications including MS Office
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion