Manager Strategic Sourcing

3 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada Canada Life Assurance Company Full time

Manager Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

**Description:
- Permanent Full Time- We are looking for a **Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management. This is a hybrid role that can be located in Winnipeg or Toronto.**

**Role Description**
- A Sourcing Manager is a valued and trusted member of the Procurement and Supplier Management team. In this essential role, you will be encouraged and empowered to strengthen business relationships and develop and execute sourcing and cost avoidance strategies to support our company in achieving optimal value from our suppliers.**What you will do**
- Partner with key business clients to challenge the status quo and develop & execute sourcing and cost avoidance strategies to achieve annual savings targets
- Support business clients in developing processes to improve demand management capabilities
- Lead and execute Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management processes to ensure the enterprise leverages buying power, optimizes pricing and manages supplier risk exposure.
- Lead competitive processes to identify key suppliers that will support the business clients
- Negotiate Technology and other supplier contracts (all terms, conditions and pricing) with suppliers to achieve the most advantageous agreement
- Provide strong relationship management, partnering and collaboration with key stakeholders, providing direction to senior leaders and business units to advance strategic sourcing practices.
- Provide governance to ensure the enterprise’s best interests are protected and risks are minimized
- Act as a key point of contact with suppliers, supporting the business client
- Track and report timelines and phases for project activities
- Maintain all key information in applicable systems (e.g. Ariba)

**What you will bring**
- Degree in related discipline (Commerce, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, etc.) or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Minimum 5+ years in a comparable role.
- Industry designation (ex. SCMP) would be an asset.
- Customer centric approach to problem solving with the ability to collaborate, resolve conflicts, and reach consensus with others.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle a varying workload, multiple tasks and changing priorities.
- Track record of identifying potential risks and implementing action plans to mitigate theses risks
- Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Solid working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Negotiation experience and comfort with legal documents would be considered an asset.
- Experience with Ariba is an asset.

**What really sets you apart**
- Work experience negotiating technology contracts with major suppliers
- Work experience with a technology supplier
- Solid understanding of the current technology landscape
- key suppliers, cloud platforms, subscription models, etc.
- Work experience managing supplier risks related to personal information

**What’s in it for you**
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- An environment in which leaders support your personal development and continuous learning
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Be a valued member of an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- The opportunity to work alongside leaders from several business throughout the organization
- The base salary for this position is between **$74,500****:

- $137,900** annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent 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.-
- Be your best at Canada Life- Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.- You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.- Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.- Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financia



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