Senior Procurement Specialist

The Senior Procurement Specialist will oversee the end-to-end execution of the sourcing & contracting process for various spend categories for NA sourcing initiatives driving savings targets and other organizational goals. Position Responsibilities: Conduct detailed analysis and develop relevant sourcing and negotiation strategy for assigned projects and Generate and leverage market and supplier intelligence and data for development of sourcing and negotiation strategies Submit RFx (RFI, RFQ, RFP or e-Auction) requests to suppliers and make recommendations to the business partners on which providers will meet the commercial print or digital communication needs Participate during the contract negotiation process, with consultative support, as required, from legal and risk Perform other related strategic sourcing activities and participate in special projects as assigned Support and deliver on key transformation strategies (i.e. Ivalua implementation) of the group, as a priority. Required Qualifications: Must be Bachelor's degree holder College/University graduate 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing and/or global supply chain related to commercial print or digital communication Strong experience with sourcing and procurement systems and tool and Technical and professional knowledge – demonstrated understanding and application of procurement and contracting principles and best practices Excellent analytical skills with the ability to develop complex cost model and come up with actionable cost-optimization recommendations In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices Advance knowledge in Excel (Pivot, Vlookup, Concatenate) Amenability and readiness to work onsite and from home anytime (dependent on business need AND/OR current external environment/situation) Willing to work in on a night shift or shifting schedule. 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. 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 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 Working Arrangement Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr