Contract Management Senior Specialist
Manulife — 4 Locations
Posted 2026-08-19
As a Contract Management Senior Specialist you will play a critical role in driving vendor relationships, optimizing third‑party performance, and enabling strong business outcomes through strategic sourcing, contracting, and partnership management. You will collaborate across multiple business areas to ensure we secure competitive agreements, manage risks effectively, and deliver exceptional service to our internal stakeholders and customers. Key Accountabilities 1. Vendor Contracting Provide leadership and subject‑matter expertise across procurement projects and outsourcing initiatives, including the development, negotiation, and management of low and medium risk contracts. Lead collaborative contracting activities with key stakeholders—including Business Units, Procurement, Legal, Risk, and Vendor Governance—covering RFIs, RFPs, MSAs, SOWs, amendments, change requests, and NDAs. Ensure best‑in‑class service delivery and competitive commercial agreements by engaging appropriate stakeholder groups and adhering to required project, operational, procurement, and risk frameworks. Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring alignment with all Procurement policies, sourcing best practices, and e