Sourcing Manager

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Toronto, ON

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• At least 5 years direct experience negotiating technology contracts with a focus on Infrastructure and operations, business applications, enterprise platforms, hyper-scalers, and managed services.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 additional investment 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees