Manager, Vendor Relations

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, Vendor Relations based in Canada. We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded Vendor Relations Manager to build strong supplier partnerships and drive revenue and margin growth across a large retail network. In this role, you will oversee relationships with more than 50 suppliers, translating merchandising and category strategies into effective commercial agreements and collaborative business plans. You will use data-driven insights to evaluate supplier performance, identify growth opportunities, and improve retail execution across in-store and digital channels. Working closely with merchandising, category management, finance, analytics, supply chain, marketing, and retail operations teams, you will help create scalable processes that strengthen vendor collaboration. This position offers the opportunity to influence commercial strategy, optimize supplier performance, and deliver measurable business results in a fast-paced retail environment. Hybrid work from Toronto or Edmonton is preferred, with remote consideration for exceptional candidates based in Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia.