Claims Vendor Consultant Auto Repair - Corporate

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.

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.

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Skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Supplier Performance Management (PM), Vendor Management, Vendor Performance Management, Vendor Relationships

 

Compensation

Expected compensation for this role ranges from $ 73,500.00 - 116,850.00 annually.  Actual salary offered to successful candidates will vary based on their skills and experience.

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. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Allstate Canada Group uses AI technology tools to assist in screening, selecting, assessing, and scheduling interviews with candidates as part of the recruitment process.

This job posting is for a current open role within the organization.