Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
2 days ago
Salary
CAD105000–CAD115000 yearly
Job type
Full-time
Job description
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
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