At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiate technology contracts to drive value.
- Company: Join Canada Life, a trusted leader in improving Canadians' well-being.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, education reimbursement, and community involvement support.
- Other info: Emphasis on community and employee support through various programs.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in technology procurement and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 125000 $ per year.
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.
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).
Grow with Canada Life: We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country. We’re looking for people who live our values every day: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!
What we offer:
- 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.
Learn more about Canada Life. We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
Sourcing Manager in Winnipeg employer: Canada Life
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