Manager Global Procurement Governance & Ops

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Job title: Manager Global Procurement Governance & Ops

Company: Canada Life

Job description: Permanent Full Time–We are looking for a Manager, Global Procurement Governance & Operations.What you will be doing:You will be a member of the Great-West Lifeco Global Procurement team which serves operating companies like Canada Life, Empower, Irish Life, Canada Life UK and other global affiliates to manage coordinated procurement operations and governance. Reporting to the Director, Global Procurement & Supplier Management Solutions, this role brings a range of activities:

• Collaboration with global stakeholders on procurement and third party risk activities to build global buy-in and participation in strategic advancements
• Process design and enhancement related to evolving industry needs and best practices
• Working with global external regulators (eg. OSFI – Canada, PRA – UK, etc) on requirements related to third party risk within the Financial Services Industry; specifically fulfilling regulator requirements for data submission and collaborating with regulators/working groups on industry-level change.
• Working with internal Analysts to gather and analyze data related to procurement, spend, and third party risk to drive strategic outcomes and continuous improvement

What technologies will you be using:Our global teams use various tools to manage contracts, third party risk, and procurement/invoicing. Knowledge of the processes that these tools support is key for this role. Tools used are listed below, but the technology landscape is evolving, and it is anticipated that this list will change over time.

• Ariba – Sourcing (Contracts, Supplier Risk, SLP)
• Ariba – Buying and Invoicing
• SAP ECC
• SAP S4 Hana
• SAP Analytics Cloud

For day-to-day business activities our team primarily uses Microsoft tools like Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc. Due to the requirements related to data gathering & analysis for this role, there is regular use of Excel and PowerBI.What do you bring to the table:We are looking for an individual who possesses the foundational skills we believe are essential for this role, as well as demonstrated experiences that are aligned to this position:Foundational skills:

• You are a team player, and have solid teamwork & collaboration skills within a diverse team
• You have a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and lead others
• You have strong analysis and problem-solving skills where you can influence others through thought-leadership and fact-based decisioning
• You are self-motivated to learn new technologies and applications
• You can communicate effectively using both oral and written communications, and can clearly present your ideas to an audience that includes senior leadership
• You can work autonomously and prioritize work across multiple demands

Experience:For this position we are looking for an experienced individual (7-10+ years) that has shown career and personal growth.

• You have experience working with within procurement, strategic sourcing, and/or supplier risk processes
• You have demonstrated that you can identify and implement process improvements
• You have shown that you can lead and influence key decision makers on a regular basis
• You have skills related to working with data, data analysis and related tools
• Experience working with external regulators or auditors is considered an asset
• Experience with contract negotiations or collaboration with suppliers is considered an asset

• You have a degree, diploma, or designation in an aligned specialty like: Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Engineering
• Knowledge of technologies listed in the section above, or similar products, is considered an asset
• Knowledge of Agile software delivery methodologies considered an asset

–The base salary for this position is between $74,500.00 – $137,900.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!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.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.It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.#LI-HybridRequisition ID: 2549Category: Corporate FunctionsLocation:Winnipeg, MB, CA London, ON, CA Toronto, ON, CADate: Dec 19, 2024If you are not finding suitable opportunities now, please click below to join our talent community!

Location: London, ON – Toronto, ON

Job date: Sat, 21 Dec 2024 01:39:34 GMT