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This position is an integral part of the procurement strategy and transformation team and will be responsible for strategic procurement transformation initiatives. In this role you will develop and implement key strategic initiatives and business cases to achieve the overall business unit objectives. In this role, you will also collaborate with Sourcing Managers and providing business intelligence to enhance data driven business decisions to achieve our goals.

Position Responsibilities ​:

• Conduct benchmarking and opportunity assessment to achieve business unit goals

• Suggest and make changes in existing processes and metrics to increase efficiency & effectiveness

• Develop business cases for procurement transformation incl. GenAI use cases

• Engage with partners to increase data driven decision making

• Identify and develop key performance metrics and dashboards

• Provide sourcing thought leadership

• Create presentations for executive leadership

• Manage relations with key business partners and project owners to develop/maintain strong working relationships

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Post graduate degree (business/ analytics preferred)

• 5+ years of progressive business experience in consulting and/or sourcing and procurement

• Good knowledge of data analysis

• Experience in developing operational strategies

• Advanced MS Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint skills

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience in previous strategy consulting role will be preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html .

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com .

Primary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$86,250.00 CAD - $155,250.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.