Scotiabank

Senior Manager, Corporate Services Sourcing

Scotiabank$100K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Management, or related field; Master's degree preferred
  • 5-10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement
  • Professional procurement designation (CPM, CPSM, CSCMP, CIPS, or equivalent) preferred
  • Experience in a large, complex, matrixed, or global organization
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams
  • Understanding of third-party risk and regulatory expectations in financial services is an asset

Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives, aligning them with business priorities
  • Utilize spend analysis and market intelligence to uncover savings and innovation opportunities
  • Design and execute competitive sourcing events, including RFIs and RFPs
  • Negotiate supplier agreements balancing cost, quality, and flexibility
  • Build relationships with stakeholders to influence sourcing decisions effectively
  • Partner with various teams to ensure compliance with internal policies and risk standards
  • Manage supplier relationships and track initiatives for performance and improvement

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide spend decisions
  • Visible impact and exposure to senior stakeholders
  • Path for professional development and mobility in procurement
  • Competitive rewards program including bonuses and flexible vacation
  • Comprehensive benefits starting on the first day
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 263780

The Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced procurement leader to shape high-impact sourcing strategies across complex, enterprise-wide categories. As Senior Manager, Corporate Services Sourcing, you will bring market insight, commercial discipline, supplier expertise, and strong stakeholder influence to help the Bank unlock value, manage risk, and strengthen supplier performance.

  • Marketing and Communication
  • Operation Banking
  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate & Facilities
  • Corporate Services
  • Financial Services / BPO


You will partner with senior business leaders, category owners, risk partners, legal, finance, and supplier stakeholders to lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives-from opportunity assessment and market intelligence to negotiation, contracting support, implementation, and benefits tracking. The role is ideal for a procurement professional who enjoys solving complex business problems, influencing spend decisions, and creating measurable enterprise value beyond cost savings.

You will help advance a more strategic, data-driven, and consistent sourcing model across the Bank-strengthening category strategy, supplier partnerships, risk management, and procurement's role as a trusted advisor to the business.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

  • Lead complex, enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives across assigned categories, translating business priorities into clear category and sourcing strategies
  • Use spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier capability assessments, and demand insights to identify opportunities for savings, value creation, innovation, and risk reduction
  • Design and execute competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, evaluations, supplier shortlisting, negotiation strategies, and award recommendations
  • Negotiate commercially sound supplier agreements that balance total cost of ownership, service quality, risk, flexibility, and long-term business needs
  • Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and influence sourcing decisions through clear business cases, financial analysis, and procurement expertise
  • Partner with risk, legal, compliance, finance, and business teams to ensure sourcing activities align with internal policies, regulatory expectations, third-party risk standards, and the Bank's risk appetite
  • Manage supplier relationships during strategic initiatives, including performance expectations, issue resolution, executive engagement, and continuous improvement opportunities
  • Identify consolidation, renewal, contract optimization, and supplier rationalization opportunities that improve commercial outcomes and operational efficiency
  • Track sourcing pipeline activity, benefits, risks, milestones, and stakeholder commitments to ensure disciplined execution and transparent reporting
  • Champion procurement best practices, including category planning, supplier relationship management, demand management, negotiation preparation, and benefits realization
  • Act as a strategic advisor and escalation point for supplier, commercial, and sourcing matters with potential enterprise impact
  • Support continuous improvement across procurement processes, tools, governance, and stakeholder engagement practices
  • Contribute to a client-focused, inclusive, and high-performance procurement culture that values collaboration, accountability, and measurable results


What you bring to the role:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Management, or a related field; Master's degree is an asset
  • 5-10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, supplier management, or supply chain
  • Professional procurement designation such as CPM, CPSM, CSCMP, CIPS, or equivalent is preferred
  • Experience leading sourcing strategies in a large, complex, matrixed, or global organization
  • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation capability, and ability to build compelling sourcing recommendations supported by data and business insight
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and lead cross-functional teams through ambiguity and change
  • Hands-on experience with spend analysis, supplier segmentation, market assessments, cost modelling, total cost of ownership, and benefits tracking
  • Understanding of third-party risk, regulatory expectations, and procurement governance within financial services or another highly regulated environment is an asset
  • Ability to interpret complex technical, operational, contractual, and financial information and translate it into practical supplier strategies
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present clear recommendations, negotiate effectively, and build trust with business partners and suppliers
  • Familiarity with procurement technologies, e-sourcing tools, contract lifecycle management, supplier management platforms, analytics tools, or ERP systems
  • A continuous improvement mindset and commitment to delivering value, managing risk, and elevating procurement's impact across the organization


Why this opportunity stands out:

  • The opportunity to influence enterprise-wide spend decisions and shape sourcing strategies across high-value categories
  • A role with visible impact, senior stakeholder exposure, and the ability to strengthen supplier partnerships, risk management, and business outcomes
  • A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development, mobility, and continued growth in procurement and enterprise leadership
  • A competitive rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and comprehensive benefits that start on your first day


Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

About Scotiabank

Scotiabankers are committed to helping individuals, companies, and communities to thrive in a changing world. From personal and business banking, brokerage, and insurance, to private wealth, and the most sophisticated commercial, corporate and institutional services, they serve the diverse needs of some 21 million customers in more than 55 countries. Founded in 1832 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, their growth has always been fuelled by the success of their customers and their longevity secured by an unshakable commitment to carefully and expertly managing risk and capital. That focus on doing what's right for customers—short- andlong-term—has made us a global financial services leader. Headquartered in Canada, they are over 86, 000 Scotiabankers strong. Each of us are committed to being the best at understanding their customers' needs and all of us working together to deliver practical advice and relevant solutions that help their customers become financially better off.

Scotiabank Careers

Join Scotiabank, a premier financial institution, and become part of a diverse and inclusive team that’s leading the way in global banking. At Scotiabank, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in the financial services industry.

Work You’ll Do

At Scotiabank, we’re not just filling positions; we’re cultivating leaders. Dive into a workplace where diversity training and leadership development shape the path to your future. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our robust training programs and continuous learning opportunities that foster innovation and strategic thinking.

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Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Scotiabank has a spectrum of opportunities to fit your career ambitions. Our team is composed of individuals who bring a wealth of skills and perspectives to our company, driving us forward with their creativity and strategic insights.

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Scotiabank’s culture is one of collaboration and respect, where each team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that challenges you to leverage your skills and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the banking sector. Our innovative projects not only support the growth of the company but also ensure our position as a leader in the industry.

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Choosing a career at Scotiabank means opting for a life of growth and opportunity. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and flexible working conditions, all designed to support your career and personal life. We believe in nurturing our team’s potential by providing them with the tools they need to succeed both professionally and personally.

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