Work Location:

Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Procurement & Sourcing

Pay Details:

We’re committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with a member of our HR Team and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.

Job Description:

Department Overview:

TDBG spends around $6B each year with vendors.  Strategic Sourcing Group’s (SSG) role, in collaboration with our business partners, is to create sustainable competitive advantage for TDBG by leveraging this third party spend and the expertise of our key suppliers to meet our needs, reduce total cost, and mitigate supply-related risks.

Our role is global in scope and we have just embarked on a journey to transform the way we do sourcing, purchasing and vendor management within our department and more broadly across the organization.

Our team is comprised of ~200 people who are in various TDBG locations across North America.

The Contract Management team within SSG is responsible for negotiating, drafting and ongoing support of contracts including but not limited to outsourcing, managed services, statements of work and software licensing agreements

Job Description/Accountabilities:

Reporting to the Senior Contract Manager, the Contract Manager will use their skills, knowledge and expertise to:

• Organize, influence and manage a portfolio of contracts supporting all aspects of the negotiation of the contract.

• Provide subject matter expertise in the review, negotiation, drafting, implementation and execution of Contracts, primarily IT Contracts

• Act as an interface between Strategic Sourcing, TD Legal, external vendors and the TD Business Line while interfacing at all levels within TD including Senior Management for both Canada and the United States

• Drive to meet deadlines

• Provide direction and guidance on TD’s Sourcing Policies and Procedures

• Provide guidance and coordination of all TD Risk Partners as their requirements pertain to the contract

• Implementation of SLA Management

Qualifications

• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills

• Ability to achieve business objectives through influencing and effectively working with key stakeholders.

• Highly organized, proactive, self-motivated team player who takes initiative and is able to work independently.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities with proven time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable and confident communicating at all levels including business partners, Executives and Vendors.

• General knowledge of the TDBG organization structure, including lines of business and their functions

• Demonstrated high proficiency with MS Office suite of products

• Preference will be given to individuals who possess a background in sourcing coupled with contract management experience as well has knowledge of Coupa and SAP-Ariba products

Education/Experience:

• 8-10 years of professional experience

• Legal background - preferable

Location

• The role would be considered for our offices in Toronto

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 deliver legendary customer experiences to 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 the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

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.

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. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
 

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