Director Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

Permanent Full Time 

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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 Director of Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management with a specialized experience and focus on technology solutions.  Reporting to the Head of Procurement and Supplier Management (Canadian Operations), the Director 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.

 Accountabilities:

• Partner with senior 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 initiatives.
• 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.
• Manage and develop a team of Sourcing Managers.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• At least 5 years direct experience negotiating technology contracts.
• Experience leading a team/mentoring staff and supporting the development of team skills
• Strong communication and storytelling skills.
• Demonstrated strength in leading and negotiating complex, 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.

Education/Experience:

• Post secondary degree
• 5+ years in technology procurement, sourcing and relationship management
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

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The base salary for this position is between  $92,100- $170,500 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.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

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 financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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