Director, Vendor Management

Xplore Inc. is Canada’s fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world‑class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations.Key Responsibilities Include:
Vendor Strategy & GovernanceDefine 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 cadencesLead dealer segmentation strategy (e.g., focus on high‑impact vendors vs. long tail optimization)Drive contract strategy, negotiation levers, and vendor optimization initiativesFind new Vendors when neededOversee performance across all dealers and external technicians, including:Productivity (jobs per tech, utilization)Quality (repeat visits, first...