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Trophy Foods is Canada's leading supplier of high-quality edible nuts, dried fruit and confectionery products. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality products, at the best value, through our direct channel of global grower relationships.

Trophy Foods Inc. is Canadian owned and operated with over 50 years of experience in serving our customers. We produce edible nuts, dried fruits, confectionery and bulk foods under our Trophy brand. We also work with grocery retailers, mass merchandisers, drug channel, and food service customers across the country to create and produce a wide variety of private label branded products.

Overview: The Vendor Management Planner (VMP) plays a critical role in strengthening relationships with key customers through effective collaboration on supply chain and replenishment activities. This role ensures customer service targets, inventory levels, and forecast accuracy are consistently met at both the store and distribution center levels.

The VMP partners closely with external customers and internal stakeholders (including Sales, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, and Customer Service) to develop and implement efficient, end-to-end supply chain solutions while proactively reducing customer fines and penalties.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead weekly meetings with customers to identify opportunities, address issues, and present recommendations.
• Highlight exceptions in forecasts, flag risks, and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Facilitate collaborative meetings between customers, sales, and supply chain teams.
• Communicate regularly with customers and account managers to ensure alignment on inventory and service expectations.
• Proactively recommend strategies and execute agreed to plans with customers to prevent future in stock and inventory issues.
• Identify issues and leverage data systems (e.g. JD Edwards, LVRP, PDP, Precima, Retail Link etc.) to make recommendations that will benefit customers and prevent supply issues.
• Maintain optimal outbound service, in stocks, and inventory levels in accordance with customer expectations.
• Investigate and communicate in stock and availability issues internally and externally to customers.
• Monitor customer forecasts and inventory using CPFR Processes at warehouse level.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support decision-making and understand customer behavior.
• Perform data validation to ensure data accuracy and usability of reporting.
• Continuously review customer data, analyze activity, and identify actionable trends to meet inventory and in-stock targets.
• Investigate demand variations, present findings, and propose corrective actions to sales management team and customers.
• Lead regular customer meetings to present data, challenge assumptions, and recommend solutions.
• Manage incremental promotional activity communication and plan execution in collaboration with sales.
• Analyze impact of planned promotions and implement strategies to account for impact to customer forecast of Promotional Activity.
• Act as primary contact point for event planning as well as base forecasting for the customer Supply Chain contacts.
• Conduct analysis to identify opportunities to improve the collaborative forecasting process.
• Investigate root causes of non-compliance issues in collaboration with Customer Service, Sales and Finance, among other internal teams to review and dispute customer penalties related to fill rate or other accuracy discrepancies.

Experience, Qualifications, and Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, finance or related field.
• Minimum 4+ years of analytical, demand planning, and Customer Supply Chain related experience.
• Experience working with major retailers.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with supply chain data systems; ERP or forecasting software experience an asset.
• Superior analytical skills, detail oriented with the ability to work with large data sets to identify trends and anomalies.
• Excellent communication skills (both written & verbal).
• Strong analytical ability, detail orientation, and comfort working with large datasets.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and confidence in direct customer-facing interactions.
• Proven ability to analyze information, identify trends, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Collaborative approach, with experience working across cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under tight timelines and manage multiple priorities.
• Quick learner with the ability to leverage systems and influence through data-driven insights.

Trophy is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity. Diversity is core to our business: by embedding diversity into all aspects of our culture, we maximize the opportunity to achieve sustainable business success and growth. Trophy Foods Inc. provides equal opportunities in employment, promotions, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment to all qualified persons without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the applicable Federal and Provincial laws.

Trophy Foods has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please advise us during the recruitment process so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place before you begin your employment.

Job Description

Join one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies and be part of something extraordinary – welcome to goeasy ! At goeasy, our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to be recognized for it. We’ve earned prestigious accolades such as Waterstone Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures , Canada’s Top Growing Companies , and the TSX30 , highlighting us as one of the top performers on the TSX. We’re also honoured to be named a Greater Toronto Top Employer and recognized by Great Place to Work® as having the Best Workplaces for Women & Most Trusted Executive Teams , and included on TIME Magazine’s 2025 list of Canada’s Best Companies .  These honours reflect our commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture where talent thrives and innovation drives us forward.

As one of Canada’s leading alternative consumer lenders, we’re passionate about helping everyday Canadians create a brighter future. Our vision is to provide a path to a better tomorrow, today. We offer a full range of products, including non-prime leasing, unsecured and secured loans, and point-of-sale financing through easyhome , easyfinancial , and LendCare .

If you're seeking an exciting, high-growth environment where your contributions truly matter, we want to hear from you! Join us, and together, let's create a future of financial empowerment.

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Senior Manager, IT Vendor Management , to lead all aspects of IT vendor management, sourcing strategy, contract negotiation, and performance optimization within our VMO (Vendor Management Office). Working in close partnership with the IT Leadership and Legal teams, you will play a critical role in maximizing commercial value, minimizing risk, and ensuring vendor partnerships align with our broader technology and business goals.

This role requires a high degree of business and financial acumen, deep contracting experience, and a proven ability to negotiate and manage complex IT engagements across software, services, cloud, hardware, and consulting categories. You will also have demonstrated your ability to work with highly demanding stakeholders, with competing priorities, withing tight timeframes.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities:

• IT Strategy & Sourcing including Vendor Strategy
• Own and evolve the IT category strategy, aligned with enterprise goals and evolving technology needs.
• Negotiate and structure contract commercial terms, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and balancing cost, value, and risk exposure.
• Drive industry scans, vendor market research, and competitive sourcing processes (RFx).
• Lead vendor evaluation, scoring, and selection with key business and technical stakeholders.

Contracting & Commercial Negotiation

• Lead end-to-end contract execution for IT deals—scope, pricing models, SLAs, delivery commitments, renewal options, and commercial terms.
• Collaborate with Legal, Security, Procurement, and Finance to ensure holistic deal structuring.
• Negotiate best-in-class commercial outcomes in both new agreements and renewals/extensions.

Vendor Performance & Relationship Management

• Act as the primary relationship manager for strategic IT vendors.
• Establish and track KPIs, SLAs, and performance dashboards; oversee vendor QBRs.
• Working closely with IT leadership team, drive post-contract performance reviews and continuous improvement conversations.
• Own and manage the annual IT Vendor Conference, including innovate on vendor engagement and relationships.

Governance & Optimization

• In close partnership with the Legal team, maintain and streamline contracting processes, playbooks, and escalation frameworks.
• Support IT leadership with vendor risk, cost, and performance reporting.
• Monitor contract renewals, retirements, and develop proactive renewal strategies.

What experience do you have?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, IT, or a related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).
• 8–10+ years of experience in IT procurement, category management, vendor management, or IT sourcing.
• Deep understanding of IT commercial models, contract terms, and risk mitigation.
• Proven track record managing large, complex vendor portfolios (SaaS, IaaS, professional services, etc.).
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent financial, analytical, and business storytelling capabilities.
• Experience working within a VMO or IT PMO is a strong asset.

We offer a Flexible Work Program that provides you the ability to work three days onsite per week , from our Mississauga office.

Why should you work for goeasy?

In keeping with our mission to create better tomorrows for our employees, each year goeasy commits to continuously enhancing its total rewards. Here are some of the perks we offer:

Financial Benefits:

• RRSP matching and Employee Share Purchase Plan programs.
• Annual bonus that rewards your hard work and dedication.
• Employee discounts on furniture, electronics, and appliances.
• MAT & PAT leave top-up.
• Expand your financial knowledge through engaging Financial Literacy Learning opportunities.

Health and Lifestyle:

• Enjoy company-paid volunteer days to give back to the community.
• Access 24/7 healthcare with Virtual Doctor Appointments.
• Personalize your benefits with a flexible modular benefits package.
• Stay fit and energized with exclusive access to our on-site private gym at our head office.

Employee Perks:

• Fuel your growth with the Tuition Assistance Program.
• Double the impact of your generosity with Company Matched Charitable Donations.
• Internal development training programs and platforms including job-specific training, career coaching, leadership excellence, mentorship, and many others.
• Enjoy a state-of-the-art office space with perks like a games room, a healthy snack program, a fitness studio, free gated parking, and more!

Internal Applicants: please apply through the link and provide written endorsement from your current manager.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity Employment :

At goeasy, we believe that we can only be the best when people are able to bring their best selves to work every day. goeasy is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process. Please let the talent acquisition team know if you require an accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs. 

Additional Information:

All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire. We thank all interested applicants; however, we will only be contacting those for interview who possess the skills and qualifications outlined above. 

Company Summary:

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Location:

This is a remote position in Ontario Canada. Occasional quartlery trips to the Kitchener, Ontario office are required.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a IT Vendor Management and Procurement Specialist to support our global IT operations. This role focuses on vendor management, IT procurement, contract governance, risk management, financial tracking, and project/program delivery . You will optimize vendor relationships, streamline procurement, ensure financial transparency, mitigate operational risks, and deliver programs with robust financial and operational controls. You will also collaborate with IT, procurement, finance, compliance, risk, and legal teams worldwide, playing a key part in the successful delivery of IT projects and services.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Relationship & Contract Management

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of IT vendor relationships, including selection, contract negotiation, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Track contract lifecycles, including renewals, expirations, and compliance milestones; proactively drive renewal and sourcing strategies.
• Support contract negotiations to optimize pricing, SLAs, and terms & conditions.
• Act as a primary point of contact between vendors and internal IT/business teams for contract, performance, and billing inquiries.
• Monitor vendor performance and conduct periodic reviews to ensure service quality and compliance.
• Maintain a centralized repository of all IT vendor contracts , categorized by business unit, region, and service type.

IT Procurement & Compliance

• Coordinate global IT procurement processes, ensuring compliance with corporate procurement policies and regional regulations.

IT Financial Management & Analysis

• Partner with IT finance and procurement teams to manage IT operating and capital budgets, including purchase orders, invoice processing, accruals, and cost allocations.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting on IT vendor spend, ensuring alignment with project budgets and annual operating plans.
• Support financial forecasting, cost optimization initiatives, and spend consolidation efforts.

PMO and Project Support

• Support PMO governance processes , ensuring vendor deliverables and procurement activities align with project delivery goals and timelines.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure vendor contributions are delivered on time and within scope.
• Contribute to PMO reporting and dashboards , highlighting contract status, vendor performance, financial risks, and procurement bottlenecks.

IT Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and track IT operational risks and vendor-related risks across contracts, service delivery, and procurement activities.
• Work with cybersecurity, legal, and compliance teams to ensure vendor engagements meet risk, privacy, and security requirements .
• Maintain risk registers and escalate critical vendor or project risks to IT leadership and the risk management office.
• Assist in audits and risk assessments related to vendor compliance, license usage, and IT controls.
• Promote adherence to risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOX) across IT operations and third-party engagements.

Process Governance and Documentation

• Standardize and document IT procurement, vendor engagement processes, contract templates, and workflows.
• Ensure procurement, contract, and vendor documentation is maintained, compliant, and easily accessible for global teams.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with procurement, legal, finance, and business unit leaders to align vendor engagements and contract terms with strategic goals.
• Assist business units in understanding vendor capabilities and existing contracts to avoid duplication or gaps.
• Serve as a cultural and language bridge for cross-border collaboration , particularly with Chinese vendors and teams.

Required Qualifications

• 7 – 10 years of experience in a Project Management Office (PMO), IT procurement, IT financial management, or vendor management role.
• Strong understanding of IT vendor lifecycle management, contract negotiation, and procurement processes.
• Experience managing IT Financials, including purchase orders, invoicing, and budget tracking.
• Proven track record of supporting global IT operations in a matrixed, multicultural environment.
• Proficiency with tools such as SharePoint, ServiceNow, Excel, and project tracking platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in global IT environments with multiple business units and regions, especially in China and North America.
• Familiarity with legal, compliance, risk, and procurement processes related to IT contracts.
• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification a plus.
• IT outsourcing and risk control experience or certification will be a big plus.
• PMO or project management certification like Scrum master or SixSigma is nice to have.
• Prior experience supporting manufacturing or energy sectors is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO time, and casual sick days.

The pay range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000 CAD. This range represents annual base salary only, without regard to location, and does not include quarterly bonus or other incentives or benefits that may apply. The pay range for this role is subject to change.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Company Summary:

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Location:

This position is located in our Kitchener, Ontario office in Canada. Hybrid/flexible schedules available with flexibility to work from home 1-2 days a week as business allows.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a IT Vendor Management and Procurement Specialist to support our global IT operations. This role focuses on vendor management, IT procurement, contract governance, risk management, financial tracking, and project/program delivery . You will optimize vendor relationships, streamline procurement, ensure financial transparency, mitigate operational risks, and deliver programs with robust financial and operational controls. You will also collaborate with IT, procurement, finance, compliance, risk, and legal teams worldwide, playing a key part in the successful delivery of IT projects and services.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Relationship & Contract Management

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of IT vendor relationships, including selection, contract negotiation, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Track contract lifecycles, including renewals, expirations, and compliance milestones; proactively drive renewal and sourcing strategies.
• Support contract negotiations to optimize pricing, SLAs, and terms & conditions.
• Act as a primary point of contact between vendors and internal IT/business teams for contract, performance, and billing inquiries.
• Monitor vendor performance and conduct periodic reviews to ensure service quality and compliance.
• Maintain a centralized repository of all IT vendor contracts , categorized by business unit, region, and service type.

IT Procurement & Compliance

• Coordinate global IT procurement processes, ensuring compliance with corporate procurement policies and regional regulations.

IT Financial Management & Analysis

• Partner with IT finance and procurement teams to manage IT operating and capital budgets, including purchase orders, invoice processing, accruals, and cost allocations.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting on IT vendor spend, ensuring alignment with project budgets and annual operating plans.
• Support financial forecasting, cost optimization initiatives, and spend consolidation efforts.

PMO and Project Support

• Support PMO governance processes , ensuring vendor deliverables and procurement activities align with project delivery goals and timelines.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure vendor contributions are delivered on time and within scope.
• Contribute to PMO reporting and dashboards , highlighting contract status, vendor performance, financial risks, and procurement bottlenecks.

IT Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and track IT operational risks and vendor-related risks across contracts, service delivery, and procurement activities.
• Work with cybersecurity, legal, and compliance teams to ensure vendor engagements meet risk, privacy, and security requirements .
• Maintain risk registers and escalate critical vendor or project risks to IT leadership and the risk management office.
• Assist in audits and risk assessments related to vendor compliance, license usage, and IT controls.
• Promote adherence to risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOX) across IT operations and third-party engagements.

Process Governance and Documentation

• Standardize and document IT procurement, vendor engagement processes, contract templates, and workflows.
• Ensure procurement, contract, and vendor documentation is maintained, compliant, and easily accessible for global teams.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with procurement, legal, finance, and business unit leaders to align vendor engagements and contract terms with strategic goals.
• Assist business units in understanding vendor capabilities and existing contracts to avoid duplication or gaps.
• Serve as a cultural and language bridge for cross-border collaboration , particularly with Chinese vendors and teams.

Required Qualifications

• 7 – 10 years of experience in a Project Management Office (PMO), IT procurement, IT financial management, or vendor management role.
• Strong understanding of IT vendor lifecycle management, contract negotiation, and procurement processes.
• Experience managing IT Financials, including purchase orders, invoicing, and budget tracking.
• Proven track record of supporting global IT operations in a matrixed, multicultural environment.
• Proficiency with tools such as SharePoint, ServiceNow, Excel, and project tracking platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in global IT environments with multiple business units and regions, especially in China and North America.
• Familiarity with legal, compliance, risk, and procurement processes related to IT contracts.
• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification a plus.
• IT outsourcing and risk control experience or certification will be a big plus.
• PMO or project management certification like Scrum master or SixSigma is nice to have.
• Prior experience supporting manufacturing or energy sectors is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO time, and casual sick days.

The pay range for this position is $95,000 - $105,000 CAD. This range represents annual base salary only, without regard to location, and does not include quarterly bonus or other incentives or benefits that may apply. The pay range for this role is subject to change.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Are you known for exceptional operational support in the supply chain environment? Are you passionate about data reporting and analysis and transportation operations? If so, we have an opportunity that would allow you to provide an essential role and contribute to delivering superior supply chain services.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
• Develop working relationships with internal and external customers, assist with account management such as maintaining customer profiles, details and service needs. Address various internal and external customer questions and concerns regarding shipments, billing, status, services, carriers, and other needs; forward complex or escalated customer needs as appropriate.
• Interface with airlines, shipping, truck and related carriers to understand requirements, track shipments or details; operations are typically standard to complex.
• Manage various documents for accuracy; requires operational knowledge of customers, carriers, and procedures. Update various operational/customer data in software systems and applications, work to identify missing or potential operational or service concerns and communicate with appropriate groups as necessary to resolve.
• Utilize databases, logs, and other sources to locate and verify information; information is usually operational in nature, standard to complex.
• Track orders and shipments and assist with tracing as needed; usually more standard, regional or domestic operations. Create and processes invoices, reviews for operational accuracy, and works with customers on questions and payment.
• Assist with running and summarizing operational reports and details; present information to co-workers or supervisors are needed. Assist with preparing information required for quotes or address potential services; may provide more standard to complex quotes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and maintain a safe and effective work environment; assist others with understanding operational items.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education and Experience:
• High School graduate or GED.
• Five years of office experience in a logistics/transportation environment.

Skills:
• Basic to Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet, web-based and job specific software applications.
• Utilizes databases and systems to review and verify documentation and information.
• Ability to prepare basic reports, queries, and operational information.
• Ability to track and trace basic shipments or product.

Characteristics:
• Understanding of providers, carriers and services in related supply chain environments.
• Ability to communicate potential concerns or delays.
• Operates in a fast pace and changing environment and in both a team and individual contributor environment.
• Capable of communicating with co-workers to provide and receive direction.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.