Director, Vendor Management (Fredericton)

Xplore

fredericton, nb, Canada
Full-time
Posted June 06, 2026

Job Description

The Director, Vendor Management is a critical leadership role within the National Field Operations organization, accountable for building and leading a best‑in‑class vendor (dealer) management capability. Key Responsibilities

Vendor Strategy & Governance

Define and execute a national vendor management strategy aligned to Field Operations objectives (CX, cost, scalability) Establish standardized governance frameworks, including performance scorecards, KPIs, and operating cadences Lead dealer segmentation strategy (e.g., focus on high-impact vendors vs. long tail optimization) Drive contract strategy, negotiation levers, and vendor optimization initiatives Find new vendors when needed

Vendor Performance Management

Oversee performance across all dealers and external technicians, including:

Productivity (jobs per tech, utilization) Quality (repeat visits, first‑time success) Customer experience (NPS, SLA adherence)

Implement structured ...