Job Description

We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid



The Sourcing Manager reports to Sourcing Director and is responsible for the end-to-end execution of the sourcing process for medium/high complex sourcing and contracting for Travel and Meeting & Events initiatives. The incumbent oversees sourcing strategy development, supplier selection and contract negotiations consistent with an overall Sourcing strategy and business unit objectives. The Sourcing Manager will lead project teams that include business unit stakeholders, subject matter experts and Sourcing Analysts. It is expected that the individual will bring extensive experience and expertise in Travel/Meeting & Events to contribute to the development and application of procurement and sourcing best practices across the organization.

Individual Responsibilities:

\xc2\xb7 Lead cross-functional teams to execute on Low to Medium value/complexity sourcing projects and contracting efforts.

\xc2\xb7 Determine sourcing strategy and conduct analysis and negotiations for projects.

\xc2\xb7 Lead/support global projects, negotiate deals, and manage a broad range of suppliers (air, ground, hotel, Meetings & Events, T&E Cards, travel management companies (TMC\xe2\x80\x99s), and overall tools used to facilitate booking to expense settlement process)

\xc2\xb7 Reviews group or event request and conducts meeting qualification call with client or works directly from a list of groups.

\xc2\xb7 Research on destinations, hotels, suppliers, venues, etc. and provide recommendation on potential destinations.

\xc2\xb7 Generate and leverage market and supplier intelligence and data for development of sourcing and negotiation strategies.

\xc2\xb7 Independently provide direct leadership and support to a team of direct and indirect reports on sourcing projects. Provide strategic thought leadership to team.

Job Requirement:

\xc2\xb7 Solid sourcing experience in any of the following categories: Travel and Meetings and Events

\xc2\xb7 Experience in creating sourcing strategy.

\xc2\xb7 Undergraduate degree (business preferred)

\xc2\xb7 5+ years of progressive business experience in Travel and/or Meetings & Events category

\xc2\xb7 Have developed strategic travel category plans.

\xc2\xb7 Problem analyzer and decision maker \xe2\x80\x93 effectively searches and uses industry and market insights; able to assimilate, synthesize, and present complex information in a value-added form; attention to detail; evaluates feasibility and practicality of ideas and options; takes ownership and makes informed and timely decisions.

\xc2\xb7 Strategic thinker \xe2\x80\x93 thinks conceptually beyond day-to-day business realities; creates a clear vision and goals and adopts a long-term perspective; anticipates emerging issues.

\xc2\xb7 Skilled communicator \xe2\x80\x93 communicates complexity with clarity and ease; articulates a clear view of concepts, ideas, and objectives; able to interface with different stakeholders at all levels; represents the company externally with confidence; skilled in both oral and written communication.

\xc2\xb7 Collaborator \xe2\x80\x93 shares resource and leverages knowledge across the organization; builds and nurtures an extensive network.

\xc2\xb7 Proven experience in delivering large savings and value in a procurement function.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as \xe2\x80\x98MFC\xe2\x80\x99 on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under \xe2\x80\x98945\xe2\x80\x99 in Hong Kong.

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 .

Salary & Benefits

The annual base salary for this role is listed below.

Primary Location Toronto, Ontario

Salary range is expected to be between $82,500.00 CAD - $148,500.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact 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 for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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