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- Lead strategic sourcing projects and design, execute procurement strategy
- Support strategic sourcing projects following a 7-step sourcing methodology
- Determine sourcing strategy and conduct analysis and negotiations
- Influence requirements from business partners vital to evaluate and select suppliers
- Conduct baseline and market analysis, develop sourcing strategy and conduct contract negotiations
- Conduct benchmarking and opportunity assessment
- Build presentations which highlight relevant business process inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement
- Build presentations for executive leadership
- Suggest and make changes in existing processes and metrics to increase efficiency & effectiveness
- Engage with partners to increase data driven decision making
- Provide sourcing thought leadership and day-to-day oversight of resource activities
- Manage relations with key business partners and project owners to develop/maintain strong working relationships
- Support vendor managers in execution of business led initiatives as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
- Post graduate degree (MBA Preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive business/ Strategy consulting
- Experience in corporate strategy products
- Good knowledge of sourcing and procurement fundamentals and standard methodologies
- Good knowledge of data analysis
- Experience in developing operational strategies
- Advanced MS Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint skills
- Experience with sourcing and procurement systems and tools
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent presentation and report writing skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently as well as cross-functionally, comfortable with multi-tasking
- Familiar with Manulife's business operations, strategies, and financial environment
Manager, Procurement Strategy - Toronto, Canada - Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company
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