Manager, North America Procurement

IFG International Financial Group Ltd; Ontario; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Manager for their North America Procurement team. This engaging role, based in downtown Toronto, involves leading sourcing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring effective contract management. With a strong emphasis on risk mitigation and analytics, this position offers the opportunity to drive significant impact within the organization. If you have a passion for procurement and a proven track record in supply chain management, this is your chance to shine in a collaborative environment that values innovation and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in global supply chain or vendor management.
• Expertise in supplier contracts to mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy and manage contract negotiations.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and stakeholders.

Skills

Global Supply Chain Management

Vendor Management

Contract Management

IT Infrastructure Contracts

SaaS Solutions Knowledge

Sourcing Principles

Analytical Skills

Education

Graduate Degree (Business Preferred)

CPSM Certification

Tools

Sourcing and Procurement Systems

Job description

Our client, a financial institution, is looking to hire a Manager, North America Procurement team for an initial 12-month contract with a high possibility of extension and conversion. This role is 3 days a week in the office in downtown Toronto.

Responsibilities:

• Sourcing Strategy and Execution: Lead cross-functional teams to manage low-to-medium value sourcing projects, including baseline and market analysis, strategy development, and contract negotiations.
• Influence business partner requirements to evaluate and select suppliers effectively.
• Contract Management: Read, understand, and negotiate supplier contracts, ensuring alignment with legal, risk, and business objectives.
• Track contract expirations, manage renewals, and collaborate with legal and drafting teams to finalize documentation.
• Procurement Oversight: Provide oversight for sourcing resources and ensure contract archive accuracy.
• Apply sourcing principles and best practices in day-to-day operations.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong relationships with key business partners, project owners, and vendor managers to support business-led initiatives.
• Analytics and Reporting: Deliver supporting analytics to validate realized savings and provide insights to finance teams.
• Risk Mitigation: Ensure supplier contractual terms mitigate legal and business risks while adhering to procurement systems and tools.

Must-Have Skills:

• 6+ years of progressive business experience in global supply chain management and/or vendor management and/or contract management
• 6+ years of experience and expertise with supplier contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal and business risk
• 3+ years of IT Infrastructure contracts/sourcing experience
• 3+ years of extensive knowledge of IT software/SaaS solutions/vendor
• Solid knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices
• Experience with sourcing and procurement systems and tools
• Solid analytical skills.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Graduate degree (business preferred)
• CPSM (supply chain certification)
• Knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to management of third-party outsourcing in the jurisdictions in which Manulife operates
• Knowledge of financial, actuarial and insurance systems
• Familiar with Manulife's business operations, strategies and financial environment.

If you are interested and qualified for this opportunity, please send your updated resume in MS Word format to [e-mail].

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