Kelly Services has partnered with a financial client in Toronto, Ontario to recruit for a full time Direct Hire Perm role for Strategic Sourcing ManagerLocation: Toronto, OntarioSalary: $90,000- $110,000 annually + bonus+ benefitsStandard work hours: 7.5 hours per day, flexible between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.Candidate Profile:Seeking seasoned sourcing professionals with expertise in the financial industry.Essential skills: Strong communication, confidence, ability to influence cost reductions, and presentation skills for leadership.Familiarity with contract terminology and negotiation processes.EXPERIENCE AND / OR EDUCATIONPost-Secondary Education7+ years of related experienceAdvance Negotiation Skills: Proficient in negotiating complex contracts and terms for IT solutionsStrategic Sourcing: Developing and implementing sourcing strategies aligned with business goalsSupplier Development: Working closely with suppliers to improve quality, costs, and delivery performanceRisk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks related to sourcing and supply chain disruptionsContract Negotiation and Management: Managing complex contracts, including terms, conditions, and performance metricsJob Accountabilities:Act as liaison with business / executives and provide sourcing expertise and recommendations to business partners to optimize Sourcing strategies Within category specialty, support business partners by contributing to governance programs and management programsManage category and strategic sourcing strategies and initiatives that supports company and business partner needs and objectives as well as help to mitigate risks to the organizationMay provide guidance on Sourcing/outsourcing best practicesLeads supplier negotiations to maximize total cost of ownership in a given category and work with business partnersIf youre looking for an opportunity where you can be your best self and join a fantastic team, look no further and apply today!Why Kelly®?As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the nearly 500,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.About Kelly®At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels and industries around the world.Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.
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Strategic Sourcing Manager