Vendor Management Specialist (Montreal, QC)

SSENSE is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything Else™. SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views, with approximately 70% of its audience between the ages of 18 to 40.Job DescriptionAbout The Team:SSENSE is looking for a Vendor Management Specialist to join our Business of Technology ("BOT") team to drive, establish, and execute the Technology Vendor Management Program. He/She/They/Them will generate day-to-day reporting while partnering with the Senior Technology Leadership team to maintain an effective program. The ideal candidate will have technology related vendor management program, contract management, and change management skills. This role reports directly to the Director of BOT.Why Join Us:Identify, document, and present each category of SSENSE technology vendor using industry standard terms and definitions acting as the starting point of vendor management program inputs and outputsWorking with the Director, evaluate Technology and Business requirements to design, initiate, and track an SSENSE Vendor Management programContinuously evaluate to maintain appropriate functions, inputs, outputs, and measurabilityEvaluate current vendor contracts across categories by matrixing key contract functions across and within technology categories to deliver the foundations of a contract management programCo-present a quarterly state of SSENSE Vendor contracts that highlights disparities within and across technology categoriesQualificationsHow To Excel In This Role:A minimum of 2-3 years of recent technology related experience preferably with an ecommerce or retail companyA minimum of 3 years experience working in technology Vendor or Contract Management teamsCertified in CCCM, CPCM, and/or CCMP or equivalent certifications, an assetExperience with SAP Hyperion or other similar Enterprise productsProficient with most Google Suite or MS Office/365 ProductsWhat Sets You Apart:Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain partnerships cross-functionallyAbility to maintain and promote high standards of accountability and transparencyEffective communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organizationCritical thinking orientated to problem analysis and solvingAbility to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workload and achieve results in a fast-paced, dynamic, environmentAbility to read and evaluate technology related Contract Terms & ConditionsAdditional InformationPerks And Benefits:Extended health and dental benefits, including comprehensive mental health programs and coverageParental top up programGenerous Employee DiscountAccess to telemedicine and employee and family assistance programSavings and retirement plan matching contributionsGender Affirmation CoverageOpportunity to work with cutting edge technologies and an innovative team that's pushing the boundaries of technologySSENSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need special accommodations, let us know. We will do our best to accommodate youHybrid remote/in-office Retail