Intact Financial Corporation

Vendor Management Analyst, Tech+Lab

Intact Financial Corporation$74K — $91K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Business, Finance & Accounting, or Information Technology
  • Minimum 3 years experience in vendor management, strategic sourcing, or IT expense management
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Oracle ERP
  • Knowledge of IT accounting and reporting framework; Power BI experience is a plus
  • Experience supporting executive governance forums or preparing materials for senior leadership
  • Strong commercial acumen and proven track record of cost savings
  • Familiarity with contract management and negotiation strategies; interest in AI tools for contract analysis
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Bilingualism required for candidates in Quebec.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain a contract renewal pipeline, projecting renewals 3–6 months ahead for strategic planning
  • Support the PR Council with contract renewal packages, negotiation strategies, and vendor recommendations
  • Drive cost savings by analyzing vendor contracts and identifying consolidation opportunities
  • Maintain the vendor management Power BI dashboard for visibility into vendor spend and performance
  • Conduct AI-assisted contract reviews to identify key opportunities and insights
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align vendor strategies with business goals
  • Prepare executive-level reports and presentations, translating vendor data into actionable insights
  • Contribute to the development of vendor management policies and procedures
  • Serve as an escalation point for vendor disputes and service delivery issues.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus plan with potential payout up to double target
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with company matching
  • Flexible pension offerings with a defined benefit pension plan
  • Hybrid work model promoting flexibility
  • Collaborative team culture with growth potential.
Full Job Description

Salary range (but not limited to):

74,800 - 91,400

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

7.5%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.


About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially savvy Vendor Management Analyst to join our growing Tech+Lab Expense & Vendor Management team. Reporting to the IT Business Office, you will play a critical role in managing vendor relationships, driving contract savings, and supporting the productivity council, an executive governance forum to ensure strategic, timely, and cost-effective contract decisions across the IT vendor portfolio.


What You Will Do

  • Manage and maintain a contract renewal pipeline, proactively identifying upcoming renewals 3–6 months in advance to enable strategic planning
  • Support the PR Council by preparing and presenting contract renewal packages, negotiation strategies, and vendor recommendations for executive review and approval
  • Drive cost savings and spend optimization by analyzing vendor contracts, identifying consolidation opportunities, and supporting negotiations
  • Maintain and continuously improve the vendor management Power BI dashboard, ensuring accurate, up-to-date visibility into vendor spend, renewal timelines, and performance metrics
  • Conduct AI-assisted contract reviews using the team's strategy playbook to surface key opportunities, SLA highlights, and negotiation insights ahead of renewal discussions
  • Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to ensure vendor strategies align with business goals and organizational priorities
  • Lead the preparation of executive-level reporting and presentations for VP and Director stakeholders, translating vendor data into actionable insights
  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of vendor management policies, playbooks, and standard operating procedures
  • Serve as a point of escalation for vendor disputes, invoice discrepancies, and service delivery issues, coordinating resolution across internal teams and vendors

What You Bring

  • Post-secondary education in Business, Finance & Accounting, or Information Technology – is required
  • Minimum 3-years experience in vendor management, strategic sourcing, or IT expense management – is required
  • Advanced proficiency level: Excel, and Oracle ERP – is required
  • Knowledge in IT accounting and reporting framework and Power BI experience an asset
  • Experience supporting executive governance forums or preparing materials for senior leadership review
  • Strong commercial acumen with a track record of identifying and delivering cost savings
  • Familiarity with contract management principles, SLA frameworks, and negotiation strategies
  • Experience with or strong interest in AI-powered tools for contract analysis and reporting
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country

Why Join Us

  • High-visibility role with direct exposure to CIO-level governance and decision-making
  • Opportunity to shape and modernize vendor management practices using AI and automation
  • Collaborative, cross-functional team environment with strong growth potential
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility and a supportive team culture



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Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.

About Intact Financial Corporation

Intact Financial Corporation is a Canadian insurance company that provides property and casualty insurance to individuals and businesses. The company operates in Canada and the United States and offers a range of insurance products, including auto, home, and commercial insurance. Intact Financial Corporation was founded in 1809 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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