Manager, North America Procurement

IFG International Financial Group Ltd; South Frontenac; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Manager for North America Procurement. The role involves overseeing sourcing strategies, managing supplier contracts, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management and vendor relationships, with proven analytical skills. This position offers an initial 12-month contract, with potential for extension or conversion.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of business experience in supply chain, vendor, and contract management.
• 3+ years in IT infrastructure contracts/sourcing.
• Solid knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy and manage low-to-medium value sourcing projects.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and manage renewals.
• Deliver analytics to validate savings and support finance teams.

Skills

Global supply chain management

Vendor management

Contract management

Analytical skills

Sourcing principles

Education

Graduate degree (business preferred)

CPSM (supply chain certification)

Tools

Sourcing and procurement systems

Job description

Our client, a financial institution is looking to hire a Manager, North America Procurementteam 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.

• 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.

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