Claims Vendor Consultant (Auto)

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

As a Vendor Management Consultant, you will be contributing to the optimization of the organization's relationships with external vendors and suppliers. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and relationship management expertise to drive value, minimize risk, and ensure the delivery of high-quality goods and services. The ideal candidate will have experience in vendor management, and supplier performance evaluation.

Le consultant ou la consultante, gestion des fournisseurs contribue à l’optimisation des liens entre notre organisation et ses fournisseurs externes. Ce poste exige une combinaison d’habiletés en réflexion stratégique et en négociation ainsi qu’une solide expérience en gestion des relations en vue de produire de la valeur, réduire le risque et veiller à la livraison de produits et services de grande qualité. Le candidat idéal ou la candidate idéale aura acquis une expérience en gestion des fournisseurs et en évaluation de la performance de ceux-ci.

Who is Allstate:

Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to reassure both customers and employees with its “You’re in Good Hands” promise and is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. To learn more, visit www.allstate.ca. For safety tips and advice, visit www.goodhandsadvice.ca.

Through our Employee Value Proposition, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do.

Role Designation: Remote

Benefits To Joining Allstate

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services)
• Good Office program (receive up to 400$ back after purchasing office equipment)
• Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans
• Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions
• Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing
• Personal reflection day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Working within the community and giving back!
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs by analyzing data and implement cost saving initiatives.
• Coordinate the onboarding of new vendors, including due diligence, and integration with internal systems and processes.
• Facilitate the offboarding of vendors as needed, ensuring smooth transition and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Continuously evaluate and refine vendor management processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness.
• Recommend and implement best practices, automation tools, and process improvements to streamline workflows and optimize vendor relationships.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors. Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, issues, and escalations. Collaborate internally and externally to address performance issues, resolve disputes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate vendor performance and adherence to contractual obligations. Monitor vendor performance, quality, and service levels, and conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure compliance and accountability.
• Identify and evaluate potential vendors and suppliers based on business needs, quality requirements, and cost considerations.
  
  

Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.

You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.

Good Hands. Greater Together.