You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
Location: We support US flexible working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states.
At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you’ll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America.
The opportunity:
In this position, the Director Procurement Solutions, will play a key role in the strategic development, expansion and management of Sun Life’s procurement and payment infrastructure. This role will be part of the Global Procurement and Payments organization and report to the AVP Procurement Services, Global Procurement & Payment.
How you will contribute:
Ongoing management of Sun Life’s Global Procurement and Payment technology infrastructure
Rigorous use of technology to drive business process transformation and continuous improvement.
Partnering with Sourcing, Procurement, Accounts Payable and IT as required to build out strategic plans and work on a Digital Transformation
Expertise in designing and implementing complex solutions, conducting GAP analysis, Blueprint Design, Configuration, Migrations and leading Change Management initiatives.
Development of SAP Ariba system process design, Business Blueprint (BBP) & deployment approach and over-all system design
Close collaboration with impacted stakeholder groups globally to understand current processes and develop appropriate change management plans
Partner with analytics teams to manage the GPP teams information management and reporting requirements
Build and manage the information management infrastructure and reporting strategy to support Category Management and Sourcing reporting requirements
Documentation of processes and operating procedures
Serve as main point of contact with external consultants / implementation partners as necessary
Data-driven decision-making using Sun Life tools (Tableau, etc.)
Provide managerial leadership for a small team of SAP Ariba system admins
What you will bring with you:
Minimum of 10+ years' experience with Source to Pay (S2P) processes and systems (preferably SAP Ariba, S/4HANA, and Concur)
5 years experience in a management/supervisory role
Extensive exposure to Sourcing, Contracting, Procurement and AP processes required
Expert procurement and sourcing analytical skills
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Commerce, Computer Science or Engineering.
Competency with financial concepts (taxation, accruals, fixed assets, etc.) accounting designation an asset but equivalent experience will be considered
Project experience (PM, BSA, etc.) is an asset
Strong client service orientation
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Excellent organizational, documentation and problem-solving skills
Strong technical competence and comfort with technical concepts
Ability to break down complex scenarios to facilitate analysis and solutioning
Ability to manage multiple priorities and pivot as needed between them
Ability to work in a high profile, fast paced and changing work team environment
Willing to work flexible hours to support Sun Life organizations globally
Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven’t checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you.
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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life
Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary Range: $140,000 - $210,000
At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.
Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email thebrightside@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
Procurement
30/01/2025
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
