Permanent Full Time
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). 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.
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Requisition ID: 6635
Category: Digital Technology
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