ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing within Société Générale(The characters “SG”) Americas Sourcing Department supports the overall goals of the Global Sourcing Department in Paris(“ACHA/DIR”) to optimize and control SG’s cost structure while mitigating commercial, operational, and legal risks. This role is responsible for sourcing and supplier management activities across the Consulting Services, Travel, and Marketing Services categories for the Americas region. The position partners closely with business stakeholders to execute sourcing initiatives, negotiate commercial agreements, manage supplier relationships, and identify opportunities to generate value through cost savings, process improvements, supplier optimization, and risk mitigation. The successful candidate must possess robust commercial and contractual expertise and be capable of independently leading complex negotiations with suppliers. The role requires the ability to review, draft, negotiate, and finalize commercial terms and conditions while effectively managing legal, operational, regulatory, and financial risks in partnership with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams. ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing within Société Générale(The characters “SG”) Americas Sourcing Department supports the overall goals of the Global Sourcing Department in Paris(“ACHA/DIR”) to optimize and control SG’s cost structure while mitigating commercial, operational, and legal risks. This role is responsible for sourcing and supplier management activities across the Consulting Services, Travel, and Marketing Services categories for the Americas region. The position partners closely with business stakeholders to execute sourcing initiatives, negotiate commercial agreements, manage supplier relationships,



and identify opportunities to generate value through cost savings, process improvements, supplier optimization, and risk mitigation. The successful candidate must possess strong commercial and contractual expertise and be capable of independently leading complex negotiations with suppliers. The role requires the ability to review, draft, negotiate, and finalize commercial terms and conditions while effectively managing legal, operational, regulatory, and financial risks in partnership with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams. Lead sourcing initiatives across Consulting Services, Travel, and Marketing Services categories. Manage competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs. Conduct spend analysis, supplier market research, benchmarking, and commercial evaluations. Deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance, and process improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, demand management, and operational efficiencies. Ensure sourcing activities comply with internal procurement policies and governance requirements. Commercial & Contract Negotiations Independently lead end-to-end commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers. Review, draft, redline, and negotiate commercial agreements with limited supervision.



Marketing Services Agreements Travel Services Agreements Challenge supplier-proposed commercial and contractual positions to ensure alignment with the firm’s objectives and risk appetite. Partner with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, and Risk teams to resolve complex contractual issues. Balance commercial objectives, business requirements, and risk considerations throughout negotiations. Consulting Services CategoryManage sourcing activities across: Management Consulting Strategy Consulting Technology Consulting Business Transformation Initiatives Negotiating consulting rate cards and commercial models. Managing consulting supplier relationships and performance. Driving value through spend optimization and supplier management. Travel CategoryManage sourcing activities across: Travel Management Companies (TMCs) Travel Technology Solutions Supporting travel policy and program optimization initiatives. Negotiating travel-related commercial agreements. Monitoring supplier performance and service-level commitments. Analyzing travel spend and identifying cost optimization opportunities. Marketing Services CategoryManage sourcing activities across: Marketing Agencies Creative and Design Services Digital Marketing Services Advertising Services Event Marketing and Sponsorships Public Relations Agencies Content Creation Services Marketing Technology Solutions Leading sourcing initiatives for marketing and communications services. Negotiating agency contracts, rate cards, retainers, and project-based agreements. Evaluating commercial models and campaign delivery structures. Managing supplier performance and governance activities. Stakeholder Management Partner with stakeholders across Marketing, Communications, Corporate Services, Finance, Technology, Human Resources, Operations, and Business Lines. Provide procurement guidance and comme

📌 Sourcing Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Société Générale
📍 Winnipeg