Vendor Administration Manager

The mission of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) is to “empower its members through proactive leadership, strategic partnerships, effective advocacy and collective business services”. RMA Business Services is one of Canada’s largest and most influential public sector buying groups. Under the banner head of Business Services, there are three longstanding business units: 1) RMA Trade incorporated in 1936, 2) RMA Insurance incorporated in 1955, and 3) RMA Fuel in business since 1996. Together these units offer products and services from over 120 approved suppliers; and represent over 2200 members across Canada, which accounts for total purchasing power of over $200 million.

The Position

Reports to: Manager of Vendor Relations

The Vendor Administration Manager is responsible for assisting with the development and administration of RFP’s, contract documents and vendor administration for RMA’s Business units. The Vendor Administration Manager will assist in vendor relationship from RFP’s, implementations, quarterly reviews, pricing controls, and partner association relationships.

The Vendor Administration Manager will assist in the operation and procurement of vendor relation activities. Within this responsibility will be working with RMA’s Client Relations Managers and Marketing Department, analyzing sales data and providing reports.

We are looking for an individual with the drive and desire to assist RMA along our path to become Canada’s largest public sector procurement agency. As a leader in procurement for the MASH Sector the successful candidate will understand procurement laws, processes and documents.

This is an entry level management position for candidates to advance in the organization.

Key Responsibilities Include:

The Vendor Administration Manager will be responsible to assist in the implementation of RMA’s procurement and vendor relations activities. This will include but not be limited to:

Providing support to the Vendor Relations team

RFP writing, and evaluation

Vendor Contract negotiation and award

Ongoing vendor planning and strategy

Quarterly vendor reviews

Annual vendor contract reviews and events

Regional vendor expansion

Partner Association relationship management

Other duties as required

Requirements:

Completion of related post-secondary degree or diploma in business administration or marketing

Marketing or business development experience

Strong understanding of business and sales processes

Understanding of procurement laws and agreements

Requires high degree of initiative, professionalism and judgement

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Proven track record of reaching marketing objectives

Ability to successfully communicate with multiple groups

Aptitude for providing customer support and direction to RMA members and supplies

Proven ability to create and facilitate presentations

A willingness to take on leadership roles

Strong time management skills

Ability to travel (clean drivers abstract)

Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications

Compensation

This position offers a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefit package, that will be discussed in a personal interview. This posting will remain open until the position has been filled.

RMA is an equal opportunity employer. Any applicant that meets the qualifications above is encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and those already legally entitled to work in Canada.

Applicants should send their resume and cover letter in PDF format outlining how they meet the above qualification requirements to: Monica An, Finance & HR Analyst. We thank all applicants, but due to the high volume of responses expected, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Employer Contact:

Name: Monica An Email: monica@rmalberta.com

Additional Job Information:

Position Type: Full-time
Posted Date: June 26, 2019
Closing Date: Jul 17, 2019