Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Winnipeg, MB Full-time CA$121,200 - CA$171,200 / year
Employee Discounts
Permanent, full-time | Hybrid | Winnipeg, MB
Canada Life is seeking a Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management to lead sourcing and supplier management activities and translate enterprise strategy into measurable business outcomes. Reporting to the AVP, Sourcing and Supplier Management, this role oversees commercial execution, supplier performance, risk management, team leadership, and adoption of AI-enabled practices.
What you’ll do
Develop and execute sourcing and supplier management strategies aligned with business priorities, value creation, market dynamics, and risk management.
Lead complex negotiations, contracting strategies, and commercial initiatives with senior stakeholders and strategic suppliers.
Oversee supplier governance, performance, risk mitigation, innovation, and executive-level supplier relationships.
Manage portfolio demand, pipeline, renewals, capacity, and performance.
Promote AI, automation, analytics, and continuous improvement to improve delivery and decision-making.
Build partnerships across Technology, Finance, Legal, Risk, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and business teams.
Lead, coach, and develop sourcing professionals.
What you’ll bring
Progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or related commercial leadership.
At least five years leading complex technology or technology-enabled sourcing and negotiation initiatives.
Experience managing high-value, multi-stakeholder projects in a fast-paced, regulated environment and developing high-performing teams.
Commercial expertise in supplier risk, contract negotiations, total cost of ownership, market analysis, and value optimization.
Experience using AI, automation, analytics, or digital tools to improve business outcomes.
Post-secondary education or equivalent experience;
relevant procurement, supply management, finance, legal, risk, or technology credentials are an asset.
CompensationBase salary:
$121,200–$171,200 annually. Other variable compensation may also apply.
Canada Life offers career development, health and dental benefits, time off, a matching pension plan, employee discounts, and other programs. Accommodation is available during the application process.
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