Specialist Vendor Maintenance at Sun Life interacting with suppliers and internal partners on procurement processes. Guiding supplier onboarding and managing procurement-related inquiries.
Responsibilities
Address procurement-related inquiries and support escalations from both suppliers and internal business partners
Provide guidance on procurement process
Initiate, gather, collect and track vendor response in vendor onboarding and/or enablement process in SAP Ariba SLP and SAP Ariba Network; follow up as needed
Summarize notes from calls and emails to document the supplier’s position
Prepare summary and detailed reports on outcomes; follow up as appropriate and track outcomes
Ensure vendors comply with onboarding requirements to complete Ariba registration and enablement
Coordinate meetings with vendors as needed
Coordinate meetings with internal teams as needed and support the conversation
Support supplier enablement, influence vendors to begin transacting with a client through the Ariba network, support reporting on registration and enablement status
Investigate and communicate Purchase Order and payment status, Troubleshoot invoice issues with business and Accounts Payable teams to ensure invoices are paid on time
Requirements
2 - 5 years of experience in supplier onboarding and enablement program in SAP Ariba SLP and Network.
Experience in procurement domain/concepts preferred.
Technical knowledge of Ariba vendor enablement and SLP preferred.
Knowledge of registering and enabling vendors in SAP Ariba preferred.
Clear, concise, and influential verbal and written communication skills are required with the ability to represent a client to its supplier partners.
University or college degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking supplier, colleagues, and internal partners across Canada and worldwide.
Ability to maintain a tracking system for vendor registration and vendor enablement (e.g., strong MS Excel or MS Planner for daily uses).
Ability to problem-solve and think quickly.
Ability to educate and influence suppliers to register and enable them to do business with Sun Life.
Mindset of continuous improvement to manage
Benefits
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment.
Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential
We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2025 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada
We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health
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