Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

Skillhub Solutions Inc.; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 121,000 - 171,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Canada Life Assurance Company in Winnipeg, MB is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management to translate enterprise strategy into measurable business outcomes. You will lead sourcing, supplier governance, risk management, and AI-enabled practices.

The role requires at least five years in strategic sourcing with technology emphasis, experience negotiating with senior stakeholders, building high-performing teams, and delivering value across Technology, Finance, Legal, and

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or related leadership.
• At least five years leading technology sourcing and negotiation initiatives.
• Experience managing high-value multi-stakeholder projects in regulated environments.
• Commercial expertise in supplier risk, contracts, total cost of ownership, market analysis, and value optimization.
• Experience using AI, automation, analytics, or digital tools to improve outcomes.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent; relevant procurement, supply management, finance, legal, risk, or technology credentials are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and supplier management strategies aligned with priorities.
• Lead complex negotiations, contracting strategies, and commercial initiatives with senior stakeholders.
• Oversee supplier governance, performance, risk mitigation, innovation, and executive relationships.
• Manage portfolio demand, pipeline, renewals, capacity, and performance.
• Promote AI, automation, analytics, and continuous improvement to improve delivery.
• Build partnerships across Technology, Finance, Legal, Risk, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and business teams.
• Lead, coach, and develop sourcing professionals.

Job description

Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

The Canada Life Assurance Company

Winnipeg, MB Full-time CA$121,200 - CA$171,200 / year

Employee Discounts

Permanent, full-time | Hybrid | Winnipeg, MB

Canada Life is seeking a Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management to lead sourcing and supplier management activities and translate enterprise strategy into measurable business outcomes. Reporting to the AVP, Sourcing and Supplier Management, this role oversees commercial execution, supplier performance, risk management, team leadership, and adoption of AI-enabled practices.

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute sourcing and supplier management strategies aligned with business priorities, value creation, market dynamics, and risk management.
• Lead complex negotiations, contracting strategies, and commercial initiatives with senior stakeholders and strategic suppliers.
• Oversee supplier governance, performance, risk mitigation, innovation, and executive-level supplier relationships.
• Manage portfolio demand, pipeline, renewals, capacity, and performance.
• Promote AI, automation, analytics, and continuous improvement to improve delivery and decision-making.
• Build partnerships across Technology, Finance, Legal, Risk, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and business teams.
• Lead, coach, and develop sourcing professionals.

What you’ll bring

• Progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or related commercial leadership.
• At least five years leading complex technology or technology-enabled sourcing and negotiation initiatives.
• Experience managing high-value, multi-stakeholder projects in a fast-paced, regulated environment and developing high-performing teams.
• Commercial expertise in supplier risk, contract negotiations, total cost of ownership, market analysis, and value optimization.
• Experience using AI, automation, analytics, or digital tools to improve business outcomes.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience; relevant procurement, supply management, finance, legal, risk, or technology credentials are an asset.

Compensation

Base salary: $121,200–$171,200 annually. Other variable compensation may also apply.

Canada Life offers career development, health and dental benefits, time off, a matching pension plan, employee discounts, and other programs. Accommodation is available during the application process.