The **Procurement Sourcing and Engagement Manager** is responsible for developing a strategic sourcing approach. The Procurement Sourcing and Engagement Manager will lead a team of procurement specialists and will be responsible for sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to acquire the most cost-effective deals, manage supplier contracts, implement procurement policy and standards and to ensure processes and governance are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs. **Position Responsibilities:** + Identifies and develops strategies that leverage and add value to the target savings and requirements of the business. + Responsible for leading, managing, coaching, and developing a high performing team. + Provides overall support in the end-to-end process of sourcing and procurement from sourcing, supplier onboarding, risk mitigation, contact management and purchasing of goods and services. + Collaborates and manages relationships with stakeholders, internal customers, and business partners. + Supports the team in addressing the challenges or areas of opportunities identified. + Developing sourcing, procurement and savings strategies that are inventive and cost-effective. + Reviewing and negotiating existing contracts with suppliers to ensure on-going feasibility and optimization of commercial terms. + Building and maintaining long-term relationships with suppliers + Collaborating and engaging with key internal stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the procurement strategy. + Contributing to new business initiatives and projects by reviewing and communicating the impact on procurement activities + Strengthening the procurement practice and governance ensuring adherence to Procurement Policy and Standards. + Responding to audit requirements and implementing audit recommendations **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in consulting, supply chain management and business administration are preferred. + At least 7 years of proven experience in indirect procurement sourcing/ category management or equivalent relevant work experience in a shared services industry. + Experience using supply chain management software and tools such as but not limited to Oracle, SAP Ariba and Ivalua. + Preferably coming from Shared Services, Financial Services, cross functional and multinational set-up + In-depth knowledge of drafting and reviewing contracts, and negotiation terms + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint and Access) + Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills and the ability to develop close working relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external customers and vendors. + Strategic sourcing experience in both direct and indirect spend categories is a plus. **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. **Acerca de Manulife y John Hancock** Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante proveedor internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor. Para obtener más información acerca de nosotros, visite http://www.manulife.com . **Manulife es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades** En Manulife/John Hancock, valoramos nuestra diversidad. Nos esforzamos por atraer, formar y retener una fuerza laboral tan diversa como los clientes a los que prestamos servicios, y para fomentar un entorno laboral inclusivo en el que se aprovechen las fortalezas de las culturas y las personas. Estamos comprometidos con la equidad en las contrataciones, la retención de talento, el ascenso y la remuneración, y administramos todas nuestras prácticas y programas sin discriminación por motivos de raza, ascendencia, lugar de origen, color, origen étnico, ciudadanía, religión o creencias religiosas, credo, sexo (incluyendo el embarazo y las afecciones relacionadas con este), orientación sexual, características genéticas, condición de veterano, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, estado civil, estatus familiar, discapacidad, o cualquier otro aspecto protegido por la ley vigente. Nuestra prioridad es eliminar las barreras para garantizar la igualdad de acceso al empleo. Un representante de Recursos Humanos trabajará con los solicitantes que requieran una adaptación razonable durante el proceso de solicitud. Toda la información que se haya compartido durante el proceso de solicitud de adaptación se almacenará y utilizará de manera congruente con las leyes y las políticas de Manulife/John Hancock correspondientes. Para solicitar una adaptación razonable en el proceso de solicitud, envíenos un mensaje a recruitment@manulife.com . **Modalidades de Trabajo** Híbrido