Sourcing Manager

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 reports 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. Base salary for this position is between $76,400 - $141,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not reflect other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e., annual bonus, commission, etc.). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you. Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Be your best at Canada Life – Apply today We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. Canada Life would like to thank all applicants; however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Financial Services and Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr