Strategic Sourcing Manager

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.
 

At Aviva Canada, we put people first—our employees, our customers, and our communities. We're proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We're not just about insurance; we're about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.
 

Aviva Canada is undergoing major transformations, especially in the digital space, and this role will be integral to the success of this journey.
The Strategic Sourcing Manager acts as a strategic business enabler and procurement partner to senior leaders across the organization, with a primary focus on IT and technology categories. You will lead high-risk, complex, and sensitive sourcing initiatives, driving cost savings, supplier consolidation, and contract strategies while ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Come join our team
 

What You'll Do
 

Your responsibilities will encompass strategic and commercial aspects of procurement, including:

• Develop and execute category strategies for IT and technology services, applying category management principles.
• Lead sourcing activities : RFx development, market and supplier analysis, evaluation strategies, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, ensuring sourcing strategies meet business needs.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, improving quality and collaboration.
• Represent Aviva in contract disputes and negotiations.
• Drive cost savings and avoidance initiatives.
• Collaborate globally to execute multinational agreements.
• Identify and recommend improvements in end-to-end procurement processes.
   

What You'll Bring

• University degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management—preferably in IT and SaaS.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles and procurement best practices.
• Experience in project and contract management for professional and IT services.
• Ability to lead change at the executive level , focusing on service delivery and financial results.
• Understanding of benchmarking processes and supplier performance monitoring.
• Global competence and experience working with multinational teams.
• Assets : Experience in AI/GenAI contracting, business transformation initiatives, and cloud/SaaS environments.
   

• The salary band for this position ranges from $110,000 to $130,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities
• Hybrid flexible work model
• Outstanding career development opportunities
• Support for professional development education
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
• Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees' physical and mental health

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted internally & externally. 
 
Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada. 
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