Senior Specialist, Supplier Strategy & Integration

Job Description

The Specialist, Supplier Strategy & Integration is responsible for supporting the research, analysis and implementation of new supplier relationships as well as supporting the development of tools, processes and reporting related to Supplier Relationship Management. In addition to being an excellent communicator, the incumbent has strong analytical skills in analyzing contract pricing, service levels and in depth knowledge of procurement regulations, contract agreements and legal terminology and is comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with competing priorities

In addition to working with and supporting all Canadian business units, the incumbent collaborates with other specialized teams within our organization to set priorities, develop action plans and deliver results. This includes working with external service providers, CXO, Sourcing, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Operational Business Intelligence, and Finance

What you will do?

Support the onboarding of new suppliers and services from initial engagement and proof of concept to full launch as well as supplier analysis and rationalization and communicate status on an ongoing basis

Conduct research on industry / supplier benchmarks, collect market intel and provide competitive analysis to support decision-making

Participate in departmental, intra divisional and companywide projects including new outsourcing initiatives, supplier integrations as well as implementation of internal technologies, tools, processes and practices

Support the SRM program for Canada, ensuring systems and processes are in place for managing supplier risk, performance, issues and data

Influence organizational change through communication and persuasiveness, engaging the appropriate stakeholders to validate solutions

Capture the Voice of the Supplier and Business Partners in surveys and discussions and integrate feedback into recommendations

Document and continuously improve procedures and policies, reporting tools, presentations and templates. Coordinate business process improvements with internal stakeholders

Be familiar with contract terms, payment structure and reimbursements

Coordinate and summarize competitive analysis, spend analysis, KPI’s and operating reports

Consult on issues impacting the efficiency and effectiveness of supplier relationship management and cross-functional processes

Ensure standard practices are being followed and collaborate on supplier relationship management best practices

What you need to succeed?

Industry knowledge of best practices for Sourcing, Contracting and Supplier Relationship Management

Accounting / Business / financial / data analysis experience

Excellent reporting and data analysis skills

Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills

Curious and passionate about delivering an exceptional 'client experience' and continuously realizing improvements

Organizational and time management skills to handle diversity of the job

Strong objective reasoning skills, ability to support and explain reasons for decisions and recommendations

Ability to work in high profile, fast paced and changing work environment and solve moderately complex problems

Familiarity with supplier selection and performance and risk management practices

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Strong MS office and Excel skills

Experience with projects and business analysis

Experience with identifying and analyzing Key performance indicators

Reasons why you should join us under the Sun :

Being a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose : to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.

A caring, supportive, and inclusive culture

A collaborative and interactive team environment

Opportunities to own your career development with programs to continuously learn, build skills, grow through coaching and more.