Kelly has partnered with one of Canada's Top 5 Banks to recruit for a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Toronto.

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours: Flexible between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 37.5 hours per week

Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in office) Mississauga, ON

Salary: $105,000-$115,000

Job Description:

Job Accountabilities:

CUSTOMER

• Act as liaison with business / executives and provide sourcing expertise and recommendations to business partners to optimize Sourcing strategies to enable the bank and business specific objectives and goals
• Within category specialty, support business partners by contributing to governance programs and management programs
• Manage category and strategic sourcing strategies and initiatives that support the bank and business partner needs and objectives as well as help to mitigate risks to the organization
• May provide guidance on Sourcing/outsourcing best practices
• Present research findings and make recommendations to management that support category and business partner strategies
• Leads supplier negotiations to maximize total cost of ownership in a given category and work with business partners

SHAREHOLDER

• Adhere to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to sourcing activities for our business area
• Ensure respective sourcing programs/policies/practices are well managed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities
• Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalate issues where appropriate
• Ensure business operations are in compliance with applicable internal and external requirements (e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals and physical control of assets)
• Participate in cross-functional /SSG enterprise / initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situations
• Conduct internal and external research projects; support the development/ delivery of presentations / communications to management or broader audience
• Conduct meaningful SSG analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of programs/ policies/ practices
• Monitor service, productivity and assess efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exists
• Lead / facilitate and/or implement actions / remediation plans to address performance / risk /governance issues
• Actively manage relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or control functions and ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
• Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

EMPLOYEE / TEAM

• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Provide thought leadership and/ or industry knowledge for own area of expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keep current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
• Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
• Keep others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Contribute to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices.
• Lead, motivate and develop relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships.
• Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Act as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

BREADTH & DEPTH

• Highly seasoned professional role requiring substantial knowledge of Sourcing and procurement and/or knowledge of broader related areas
• Integrates knowledge of the enterprise sub-function’s or business line’s overarching strategy in developing solutions across multiple functions or operations
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and the industry environment, recommends course of action and best practices to improve products, processes or services
• Acts as a technical expert / lead integrating cross-function understanding within their own field of specialty; may manage team(s) of related specialists
• Leads cross-functional teams or projects with significant resource requirements, risk and / or complexity
• Independently manages end-to-end functional programs
• Solves or may lead others to solve complex problems; leads efforts or partners with others to develop new solutions
• Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify solutions
• Impacts the achievement of sub-function or business line objectives within the area they are accountable for
• Work is guided by policies and industry standards/methods
• Communicates difficult concepts; converts information to compelling business context and advice; influences and gains alignment across increasingly senior stakeholders
• Works autonomously as the lead and guides others within area of expertise

MUST HAVE

• Post-Secondary Education
• 7+ years of related experience
• Advance Negotiation Skills: Proficient in negotiating complex contracts and terms for IT, Business Operations, and Business Services
• Strategic Sourcing: Developing and implementing sourcing strategies aligned with business goals
• Supplier Development: Working closely with suppliers to improve quality, costs, and delivery performance
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks related to sourcing and supply chain disruptions
• Contract Negotiation and Management: Managing complex contracts, including terms, conditions, and performance metrics