Sourcing Manager

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Health and dental benefits

Mental health benefit

Volunteer day

Pension matching

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a Manager of Strategic Sourcing with a focus on technology solutions. You will partner with management to develop negotiation and contract strategies for high-risk sourcing initiatives and influence sourcing decisions to drive cost savings and supplier consolidation.

The role requires 5+ years of tech procurement experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple complex contracts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience negotiating technology contracts.
• Experience leading complex projects and strategic programs.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
• Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder technology contracts in fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical thinking and broad business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management to develop negotiation and contract strategies for high-risk, complex sourcing initiatives.
• Influence sourcing decisions, drive supplier consolidation, and achieve cost savings and cost avoidance.
• Develop strategies to provide cost-effective, sustainable solutions and optimize total value from supplier base.
• Gather and analyze data to create playbooks for services under contract or contemplated.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.

Skills

Negotiating technology contracts

Leading complex projects

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Critical thinking

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Job description

Permanent Full Time. In today's fast-paced business environment, effective strategic sourcing and supplier management is essential to maintaining a competitive advantage. Canada Life is continuously assessing our business strategies and supply chain partners to ensure we optimize value while minimizing risk. To support these efforts, we are seeking a Manager of Strategic Sourcing with specialized experience and focus on technology solutions. Reporting to the Director, this individual will play a critical role in driving value and supporting the business in achieving its goals and objectives while minimizing total cost of ownership and supplier risk exposure to our Company.

What you will do

• Partner with management to proactively develop negotiation and contract strategies for high-risk, complex, and sensitive sourcing initiatives.
• Influence sourcing decisions, drive supplier consolidation, and lead cost savings and cost avoidance outcomes.
• Develop and implement robust strategies to support business objectives that provide cost-effective, sustainable solutions to Canada Life businesses that optimize total value generated from our supplier base.
• Gather and analyze data to create playbooks and strategies supporting various business models for services either contemplated or currently under contract.
• Prepare report and presentations for senior management.

What you will bring

• At least 5 years direct experience negotiating technology contracts.
• Experience leading complex projects and supporting the development of strategic programs.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills.
• Demonstrated strength in leading multi-stakeholder technology contracts in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving abilities with diverse business acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous work assignments in a high demanding and fast paced environment.
• Post secondary degree and 5+ years in technology procurement, sourcing and relationship management. Equivalent combination of education and experience.

The base salary for this position is between $100,000- $125,000 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.