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| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Aug 10, 2022 |
Job Description
Sourcing Specialist (Technology)
We are Canada Life
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.
Be your best at Canada Life.
We are looking for a Sourcing Specialist (Technology)
Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg.
An important part of putting our customers at the centre is ensuring that we provide quality services and support to the business which arms them with the tools required to better service our customers.
The Technology Sourcing Specialist is a valued and trusted member of the Procurement and Supplier Management team. In this essential role, you will be encouraged and empowered to strengthen business relationships and develop and execute sourcing and cost avoidance strategies to support our company in achieving optimal value from our suppliers.
What You Will Do
- Partner with key business clients to challenge the status quo and develop & execute sourcing and cost avoidance strategies to achieve annual savings targets
- Support business clients in developing processes to improve demand management capabilities
- Lead competitive processes to identify key suppliers that will support the business clients
- Negotiate Technology contracts (all terms, conditions and pricing) with suppliers to achieve the most advantageous agreement
- Provide strong relationship management, partnering and collaboration with key stakeholders
- Provide governance to ensure the enterprise’s best interests are protected and risks are minimized
- Act as a key point of contact with suppliers, supporting the business client
- Track and report timelines and phases for project activities
- Maintain all key information in applicable systems (e.g. Ariba)
- Degree in related discipline (Commerce, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, etc.) or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Minimum 3+ years in a comparable role.
- Customer centric approach to problem solving with the ability to collaborate, resolve conflicts, and reach consensus with others.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle a varying workload, multiple tasks and changing priorities.
- Track record of identifying potential risks and implementing action plans to mitigate theses risks
- Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex/technical subject matter in business terms for executive audiences, succinctly and professionally.
- Solid working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Negotiation experience and comfort with legal documents would be considered an asset.
- Experience with SAP or Ariba would be an asset.
- Work experience negotiating technology contracts with major suppliers
- Work experience with a technology supplier
- Solid understanding of the current technology landscape– key suppliers, cloud platforms, subscription models, etc.
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- An environment in which leaders support your personal development and continuous learning
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Be a valued member of an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- The opportunity to work alongside leaders from several business throughout the organization
We are one of Canada's top 100 employers!
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.
Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted
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