Vendor Coordinator (10-month Contract)

Job Description

McCarthy Tétrault is a leading Canadian law firm offering a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. With offices in Toronto, Montréal, Québec City, Calgary and Vancouver, we provide challenging and rewarding career opportunities across the country. Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for eleven consecutive years and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for fourteenth consecutive years, our culture is guided by The McCarthy Way—our shared approach to working with clients and with each other.

The McCarthy Way is built on four core elements: Excellence, through attracting and developing top talent committed to delivering on our Client Commitment; Collaboration, through seamless, integrated teamwork; Inclusion, through eliminating barriers to belonging and success; and Innovation, through delivering maximum value by embracing leading-edge technologies and approaches. Together, these principles shape how we work, lead, and grow—every day.

We are recruiting for a Vendor Coordinator (Temporary) to join our Vendor Management Office team in our Toronto office. This role is a temporary position supporting maternity leave coverage and ongoing operational needs within the team. It is a hands-on, execution-focused role designed to support core vendor and procurement activities. This is a newly created position. 

Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000 annually 

The offered salary may vary based on the candidate’s job-specific knowledge, skills, and experience.

As a Vendor Coordinator, you will be:

• Creating Purchase Orders (POs) and maintaining vendor records in Coupa.
• Sending finalized renewal and contract documentation to vendors.
• Uploading and maintaining contracts and supporting documentation.
• Supporting invoice processing and coordinating with Accounts Payable.
• Maintaining renewal trackers and ensuring key dates are up to date.
• Providing general administrative support to the Vendor Management Office.

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in an administrative, procurement, or finance support role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage repeatable, process-driven work.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Experience with procurement or financial systems, such as Coupa, is an asset.

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

• Competitive compensation including paid overtime.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

How to Apply: 

We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.

McCarthy Tétrault utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) technology as part of our application screening process to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our recruitment efforts by analyzing applications to identify candidates whose qualifications and experiences align with the requirements of the position.

We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.