Strategic Sourcing Director Jobs

Serve as a leader on the Strategic Finance team to help drive Tia’s business strategy

7-9 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or as a financial analyst / associate at a fast-paced, high-growth startup

Preferably an undergraduate degree in finance, business, accounting, math or economics

Highly adept at financial modeling (advanced Excel skills are a must)

Experience in healthcare preferred, with extra credit for PC / MSO exposure

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Experience in the life insurance and wealth industry and how to apply that knowledge and experience in a distribution setting

Alongside internal partners, participate in external and internal events and meetings to showcase the Canada Life offering

High emotional intelligence and demonstrated people skills with a results orientation

Effective communicator and collaboration across internal and external audiences including verbal, written and presentation skills (public speaking ability)

Coordinate and maintain strong relations between wealth and insurance wholesale teams and independent distribution leaders, and their respective sales teams.

As the conduit between our clients and internal stakeholders, help to solve problems that inhibit ease of doing business

Define and manage standard sourcing processes, including the RFQ process

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or finance, or equivalent

Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally and building relationships

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in ambiguity

Strong communication and organization skills

Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.

Support PLM and Service Line Management in creating and deploying inventory strategy.

Drive creation of price lists and frame agreements with key suppliers in collaboration with Category Management.

Manage the procurement phase of the projects to ensure that all project deliverables are met.

Experience in mining process equipment and componentry is a plus.

Support R&D on sourcing and costing of new Products and Components.

Support Product Proposal & Sales Support with lead role in standard product cost data and oversee/assist on developing special component estimates.

Solid knowledge, understanding and experience in strategic sourcing with 5+ years of relevant technology experience in sourcingddd

Build and continuously update a comprehensive and robust contract pipeline to proactively identify, manage, address and report on sourcing opportunities

Strong financial modeling and analytical skills to identify and support negotiation strategies

Excellent communication skills and even better listening skills to champion the "voice of the internal customer"

Strong organizational skills, ability to work on multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Establish strong and credible relationships across the Capital Markets business platform with the objective of understanding the business strategy and direction

Relevant working experience on at management and strategic level or experience in handling projects with demonstrable record of success

Strong account management skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with key partners and stakeholders

Knowledge of business and risk governance practices, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements within the insurance and financial services sectors

Familiarity with agile development methodologies and product management frameworks, such as Scrum or Kanban etc

You obsess about customers, listen, engage, and act for their benefit

Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, balancing competing priorities, and delivering high-quality results

Lead and coach a small team of specialists, adjusting delegation and management approach to team members' capabilities

Preferred 7-10 years experience in contract management and strategic sourcing (executing or leading)

Advanced skills In third party strategy and governance, organizational alignment, risk management

Intermediate skills in category management, document management, data interpretation and communication

Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Provides inputs for category development and management of critical and strategically aligned third parties

Lead and coach a small team of specialists, adjusting delegation and management approach to team members' capabilities

Preferred 7-10 years experience in contract management and strategic sourcing (executing or leading)

Advanced skills In third party strategy and governance, organizational alignment, risk management

Intermediate skills in category management, document management, data interpretation and communication

Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Provides inputs for category development and management of critical and strategically aligned third parties

Knowledge of vendor management best practices, including contract management, vendor evaluation, and performance management

Manage vendor relationships, including identifying and selecting vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with vendor requirements and company policies

Develop and implement vendor management policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistent vendor management practices across the organization

Prepare and present vendor management reports and updates to senior management and stakeholders as required

The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and excellent communication skills.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure vendor compliance with regulatory and legal requirements

Minimum four (4) years professional experience in inventory management, logistics support, strategic sourcing/procurement, accounting principles & software applications utilized in procurement

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration - Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing, Economics, Math, Engineering or related field.

Minimum two (2) years professional experience in financial analysis/planning functions or activities

Highly skilled in contractual negotiation, supplier selection and application of sourcing policies and procedures

FedEx delivers a comprehensive benefit program with a full spectrum of benefits to meet your diverse needs.

Track, monitor, and manage sourcing and contracting agenda including progress, risk, and benefits

Develop collaboration with executive management and maintain business relationships with internal partners

Maintain up to date the policies, procedures and processes regarding contract and procurement management

Maintain and upgrade the systems and tools allowing adequate management of all procurement documents

Organize, influence, and manage a portfolio of contracts supporting all aspects of the negotiation of the contract

Provide the executives and the managers with advisory assistance in strategic sourcing

7-9 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or as a financial analyst / associate at a fast-paced, high-growth startup

Preferably an undergraduate degree in finance, business, accounting, math or economics

Highly adept at financial modeling (advanced Excel skills are a must)

Experience in healthcare preferred, with extra credit for PC / MSO exposure

Serve as a leader on the Strategic Finance team to help drive Tia’s business strategy

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Experience in strategic sourcing or procurement management with up to $50M spend.

Experience in best practices including category playbook, total cost of ownership, cost modeling, supplier relationship management, and stakeholder engagement.

Knowledge of supply chain, logistics, and materials management principles and best practices.

Proficiency using formal strategic sourcing processes, category management, and supplier relationship management methods.

Demonstrated ability to influence all levels of staff and management without formal decision-making authority.

Strong negotiating skills; excellent understanding of terms and conditions of development, supply and inventory agreements.

At least 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing and/or management consulting

BA/BS degree in business, supply chain or related discipline; CPM certification and/or MBA a plus;

Deep knowledge and interest in strategic sourcing and continuous improvement processes

Experience managing and leading a team of direct and indirect reports

Family Benefits - A parental leave top-up program for expectant parents

All other duties, as assigned

Proven experience with project management, including excellent organizational and time management skills.

MBA, MPA or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Understanding and interest in non-profit management.

Working knowledge of CRM environments – Salesforce experience is an asset.

Minimum 5 years' work experience in a corporate or non-profit work environment.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to successfully build relationships.

Previous experience in Global IT procurement, specifically related to IT infrastructure and technology tower.

This is an individual contributor role.

Consistent, reliable, and hungry to learn.

Passionate about process improvement and able to perform while transforming.

Able to devise global category strategies and influence decision makers.

Excellent communicator and solid negotiator who understands the t&cs and details of IT contracts.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field or 8-10+ years equivalent work experience required

Resource Management / Professional Services Automation tools

Candidate and/or Customer Relationship Management Systems (e.g. Bullhorn, Avature)

Broad based knowledge of the SPE staffing industry including Inhouse and customized client solutions & programs.

Provide mentorship to Account Managers on advanced client development and service techniques.

Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and best practices in recruiting and client business.

Category Management experience working with Added-Value Resellers (VAR), Hardware, SaaS and/or Professional Service/Contingent Labor vendors.

Strong project management experience in dealing and managing multiple competing priorities.

Ensure active workload balancing, prioritization, execution, and KPI management of the team for effectiveness and efficiency improvements.

Close working partnership with merchandising, interior design, inventory management and logistics/fulfillment.

Strong negotiation skills with experience working with and managing/optimizing AWS, Snowflake, Salesforce, Datadog, and other engineering/ SaaS technologies.

Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, and interpersonal. Experience interfacing with senior-level stakeholders.

Category Management experience working with Added-Value Resellers (VAR), Hardware, SaaS and/or Professional Service/Contingent Labor vendors.

Strong project management experience in dealing and managing multiple competing priorities.

Ensure active workload balancing, prioritization, execution, and KPI management of the team for effectiveness and efficiency improvements.

Close working partnership with merchandising, interior design, inventory management and logistics/fulfillment.

Strong negotiation skills with experience working with and managing/optimizing AWS, Snowflake, Salesforce, Datadog, and other engineering/ SaaS technologies.

Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, and interpersonal. Experience interfacing with senior-level stakeholders.

Strong planning, project management, leadership skills and execution skills

Minimum five (5) years of experience in an operations and/or corporate procurement function, preferably at a food manufacturing company

Industrial and/or Supply Chain Purchasing experience preferred

Experience at paper packaging categories is an asset

High level of initiative, and strong interpersonal skills.

Strong negotiation & presentation skills