Company: CGIC
Department: Enterprise Procurement
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: This role operates in English.
We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.
Our Enterprise Procurement team aspires to provide support and expertise to our business partners to enable their success. We think innovatively and work collaboratively to deliver flexible and sustainable solutions and are committed to adding value beyond expectation.
As the Senior Manager, Procurement, as part of the Enterprise Procurement team, you will support stakeholders in meeting their business goals and objectives. In partnership with business stakeholders, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, management, and performance of sourcing strategies, cost savings, cost management plans as well as complex contract negotiations.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for products and services that align with the organization's goals and objectives
- Develop Category Plans and sourcing strategies containing a portfolio of key initiatives which deliver various strategies. Contribute to the development of the annual pipeline of multiple category sourcing initiatives, integrating with the financial planning process.
- Lead negotiations for new strategic deals by achieving best value within acceptable risk to align Cooperators businesses focus key category leadership like marketing, brand, HR to identify and realize cost containment / savings Opportunities. Draft, redline and negotiate supplier contracts within contracting standards and business objectives.
- Conduct external research to compare key business performance metrics against industry benchmarks and initiate continuous improvement actions as deemed necessary.
- Assist with the Cost Management Program with Finance; including help monitoring results, reporting deviations, resolving problems, managing risks, and escalating issues as required.
- Coach and develop Procurement Category managers, recruit, and select talent, manage, and reward performance, and foster an agile culture to deliver on strategic objectives.
- You build trusting relationships and provide feedback to enable the successful development of your team and colleagues.
- You foster innovation and continuous improvement with a focus on client experience.
- You facilitate the adoption of change and create a high-performance culture through alignment of your team’s work with organizational goals.
- You successfully convey messages and demonstrate openness to exploring alternative points of view.
- You use critical thinking to guide decision making and apply a strategic mindset to adjust business plans based on shifting priorities.
- You have 6-10 years of experience in the Procurement.
- You have 5 years experience in a leadership role.
- You have a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. Having an MBA is considered an asset.
- You have experience in strategic sourcing especially Category management and supporting Cost management programs.
- You have proven track record of cost management and cost savings strategy creation and negotiating complex agreements.
- You will travel occasionally.
- You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
- Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
- Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
- A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
- Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.
