Strategic Sourcing Manager II

Work Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:
37.5

Line of Business:
Procurement & Sourcing

Pay Details:
$96,900 - $136,800 CAD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

CUSTOMER

• Assist Senior Managers in supporting business line senior executives
• Act as liaison with business partners and provide direction and support and enable TD and business specific objectives and goals
• Present research findings and make recommendations to management that support category and business partner strategies
• Lead or assist with supplier negotiations/RPFs to maximize price/performance in a given category and work with business partners to influence or intervene in supplier negotiations when necessary

SHAREHOLDER

• Ensure team adheres to enterprise frameworks and methodologies related to overall business management activities
• Lead relationships with corporate and/or control functions to ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
• Support team in staying knowledgeable on emerging issues, trends and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts to the Bank
• Assess / identify key issues and escalate to appropriate levels and relevant stakeholders and business management where required
• Identify, mitigate and report on risk issues per enterprise policy / guidance and ensure appropriate escalation processes are followed
• Ensure business operations are in compliance with applicable internal and external requirements (e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals and physical control of assets)
• Lead relationships with business lines / corporate and/or control functions to ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional / enterprise initiatives as an organizational or subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situations
• Protect the interests of the organization - identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high risk transactions / activities as necessary
• Manage oversight process, risk-based identification and monitoring of related risks and regulatory compliance across the supported functions, while ensuring key controls and processes are effectively managed
• Oversee or lead the facilitation and/or implementation of action / remediation plans to address performance / risk / governance issues
• Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

EMPLOYEE / TEAM

• Cultivate and model the Colleague Promise to support colleague growth, and a culture of care; make an impact at work and in our communities by leading with authenticity and supporting well being to represent TD's brand
• Connect the alignment of colleague's contributions with the TD Shared Commitments
• Enage is a diverse team where every colleague and customer are valued, respected, and listened to; committed to a common goal and collaborate to move with speed and get things done
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership by taking meaningful action with intention to support colleagues and customers across all dimensions of diversity, including those from underrepresented communities, being actively anti-racist, attracting and retaining diverse slate of candidates, nurturing mutual respect, inclusivity of thought and collaboration to drive successful results
• Enable colleague growth by encouraging colleague development to achieve career and business objectives; ensuring timely motivating appreciation and recognition to all colleagues
• Enable a continuous learning culture by proactively seeking, listening to and actioning feedback from peers and from colleague listening opportunities to continuously improve the colleague experience and grow your personal leadership
• Model sharing of knowledge, information, skills, and subject matter expertise among the team; ensure timely management and escalation of issues, and lead collaboration with other functions and teams
• Lead through change and create an environment where teams feel psychologically safe to challenge current practices by modeling resiliency and flexibility, providing direction on changing priorities and empowering colleagues to drive innovation
• Engage in a high-performance culture by setting team targets and objectives, facilitating on-going and proactive feedback/coaching and conducting Quarterly Check-Ins for all colleagues to drive accountability and business results

BREADTH & DEPTH

• Engage with a team of professionals and overall operation of a diverse group in an area of moderate risk, complexity or scope, while growing talent, developing skills and capabilities to achieve career goals, support project / initiative success and achieve business results
• Ensure an integrated approach with other business areas, broader organization, and enterprise as appropriate
• Coordinates and prioritizes multiple initiatives and manages resource allocation
• Establishes effective relationships with different Stakeholders, Business Sponsors, Executives and LOB
• Provides support and contributes to the overall discipline and strategy for respective areas
• Deep knowledge and understanding of businesses / technology, and organizational practices/ disciplines
• Sound to advanced knowledge of external competition, industry and/or market trends in relation to own function / business
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of AI and IT/software vendors, solutions, and evolving market trends to inform sourcing strategies and business decisions
• Evaluates AI commercial models (e.g., consumption, licensing) and leads procurement strategy to optimize cost, scalability, and risk alignment
• Focus on short to medium-term issues (e.g. 6-12 months)
• Generally reports to a Senior Group Manager, Strategic Sourcing or Executive

EXPERIENCE AND / OR EDUCATION

• Post-Secondary Education and / or
• 7+ years of related experience

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development

If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

If you're passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you'd like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):
Sans Objet