OpportunityAre you looking for a caring, collaborative, values‐driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.If you have procurement experience and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.Zurich Canada is currently looking for an AVP, Head of Procurement to lead the successful transition and transformation for Canada and the day‐to‐day interaction with the country‐level BPO supplier organization.Reporting to the SVP Chief Transformation Officer, you will support ensuring excellent relationships with local executives are created, maintained and the procurement strategy is aligned to their business and function goals.This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters. This posting is a new vacancy.Zurich Canada uses artificial intelligence‐enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including the initial review and screening of applications. Artificial intelligence is not the sole basis for candidate shortlisting or selection. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by qualified hiring professionals.Zurich follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in‐person presence, which may include time in the office or market‐facing engagements.What you will doProvides support for finalization and agreement of category management savings plansEnsure execution of category management savings plans and improving the increase in managed spend as part of those plans, by providing overall visibility of progress and ensuring escalated issues are dealt with in a timely and appropriate mannerManage country savings commitments as per the business caseWork together with business units to understand and manage savings commitmentsServe as the PSCM Manager (Procurement & Supply Management) for Canada, fostering and maintaining excellent relationships with local business units so as to understand and manage savings commitments plus provide the business units with support to maximize the opportunities for savings and value from the BPO arrangementEnsure all aspects of compliance, performance, planning and category management are optimized,



that escalations are resolved in a timely manner and that roadblocks to meeting performance targets are removedTranslate business objectives into clearly defined business cases, costs or schedules in order to support achievement of business plans and effective supplier managementDeliver project, program and change management initiatives by leading project teams, and lead the implementation of projects in this area to deliver defined sourcing/procurement objectives with allocated resources and in timescales typically of less than one yearMonitor consistent non‐compliance issues escalated by other team members and highlight patterns for senior members of the team to address. Work with colleagues in the wider function and other functions (Legal, Risk etc.) to drive ongoing improvement of sourcing governance frameworks and ensure regulatory and legal compliance obligations are being metEvaluate the most complex customer issues and analyze key themes from a wide range of internal and external data sources to develop bespoke technical solutions and develop robust supplier account plans using this insight to enable the sourcing function to meet customer needsLead the implementation of system and process improvements in own area, contribute to development of sourcing/procurement strategy, and implement business processes and manage performance across all activities in order to achieve business objectives and continuously improve performanceBuild strong relationships with business stakeholders and vendors/suppliers to ensure internal customers are satisfied with sourcing services and deals and take action to support business customers where customer service standards fall below the expectedDevelop and manage ongoing relationships with key stakeholders/customers to identify and deliver solutions that benefit both partiesLead key parts of substantial sourcing deals and negotiate directly with suppliers, or lead operational procurement teams at a local level,



to ensure the business receives value for money and the right levels of serviceJob QualificationsRequired:Bachelors Degree8 or more years of experience in the Procurement areaORHigh School Diploma or Equivalent10 or more years of experience in the Procurement areaPreferred:Influencer Externally Focused – The job's core deliverables rely on influencing or negotiating with external contacts. Relationships typically involve successful collaboration on routine matters and/or with peer‐level clients and/or customers.PayWe are committed to pay equity. The salary range for this position is 95,000 – 145,000.Our CultureAt Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an setting where everyone feels welcome.We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.We care about our employees' well‐being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.We are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada's 5‐Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Avp, Head Of Procurement - C$95,000 - C$145,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Zurich Canada
📍 Toronto