Manager Procurement Categories

Who We Are:

At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

Role Overview:

The Manager Procurement Categories will lead complex procurement deal negotiations; performs financial, commercial, technical and performance evaluations of large and small suppliers; and drives Fidelity’s various Canadian business units in delivering optimized deals. You seek to achieve value for services, maximize operational efficiency, and lead different Fidelity business units through the procurement process, from sourcing to negotiating to contract management. This individual will manage a team of Procurement Specialists in Fidelity Canada’s head office in Toronto.

What You Will Do:

• Evaluate and manage large and small suppliers and implement SLA/KPIs in agreements
  • Perform financial, technical and commercial evaluations of large and small suppliers
  • Participate in SLA and KPI negotiations with suppliers
  • Assist and mentor vendor managers in managing external supplier relationships (i.e. performance management, service delivery, SLA/KPI monitoring and reporting, service extensions)
• Launch Request for Proposal/Request for Information and evaluate suppliers based on results
  • Collaborate with Fidelity stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies for products and services
  • Leverage opportunities for and with other Fidelity procurement teams globally
  • Determine the appropriate request for proposal/request for information to launch, prepare the relevant documentation and evaluate supplier capabilities and pricing
  • Benchmark program costs and identify and implement cost saving opportunities
• Drive procurement deals to deliver optimally balanced solutions
  • Lead complex commercial and technical negotiations for contracts and trigger the involvement of relevant business units to review contracts and terms to ensure timely completion of projects
  • Work with Fidelity’s international procurement teams to ensure that deals maximize economies-of-scale across Fidelity, where appropriate, and deliver local/global cost savings initiatives
• Perform contract management
  • Identify and manage implementation of key contractual terms and conditions to meet business needs, limit liability and reduce legal exposure
  • Prepare contract summaries
  • Identify and communicate contractual risks and opportunities
• Relationship Management
  • Expand and promote the role of Procurement throughout Fidelity
  • Work closely with the supplier and the end user business unit to ensure Procurement is providing the highest level of support
  • Work directly with business unit stakeholders to assess Fidelity’s needs and provide guidance on strategy, opportunity assessments and sourcing execution
  • Keep abreast of current and evolving business requirements and market capabilities in order to provide customized procurement support
  • Develop, communicate, present and deliver reports to management

What We Are Looking For:

• University degree or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of procurement experience as either a category manager or product manager
• Experience dealing with suppliers
• Technology procurement experience in the financial services industry is preferred

The Expertise You Bring:

• Proven experience in end-to-end procurement of technology and non-technology products and services
• Experience in supplier selection via formal RFP process
• Experience resolving disputes and advanced understanding of contract law/term constructs
• Strong negotiation, facilitation and procurement leadership skills
• Strong managerial skills
• Excellent relationship management, team and communication skills
• Self-motivated, takes initiative and has the ability to effectively organize, multi-task and prioritize a wide array of initiatives

You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

Why Work at Fidelity?

Awards

• Canada's Top 100 Employers
• Great Place To Work Certified
• LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada
• Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work

Designations

• Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified
• Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy
• TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting
• Canadian HR Reporter's Most Innovative HR Team