Manager, Contract Review

Requisition ID: 248532

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Purpose
The Contract and Sourcing Manager (Professional Services) Global Procurement Services – Global Operations leads a team responsible for sourcing and contract review of low-risk Labour Services contracts (SOWs/Work Orders). This includes managing the supplier selection process, contract quality checks, and ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, and risk standards.

Accountabilities
o    Sourcing & Supplier Selection
o    Build sourcing events and select appropriate suppliers.
o    Recommend and select the appropriate pricing model for each engagement.
o    Drive adoption of outcome-based contracts where feasible.
o    Ensure resource roles and approved service delivery locations align with in-scope services.

o    Contract Review & Risk Management
o    Confirm Risk Score qualifies for Low-Risk Process (LRP).
o    Perform contract quality checks not limited to ensure: 
o    Legal terms agreed at EMSA/MSA/MSOW level are not altered or overridden.
o    No backdated contracts without leadership approval.
o    Sufficient lead time between contract submission and effective date for PO and onboarding.
o    Clearly documented in-scope and out-of-scope services.
o    For fixed-price contracts: deliverables, milestones, and acceptance criteria are tied to payment schedule; remedies defined if required.
o    No PII data access involved.

Pricing & Payment Structure
o    Ensure rate card alignment for T&M contracts.
o    Payment tied to: 
o    Approved hours worked (T&M / Fixed Capacity), or
o    Successful milestone completion (Outcome-based).
o    Leverage appropriate resource roles, locations, and role mix for cost efficiency.

Stakeholder Engagement
o    Interact with contract owners (VP, SVP), suppliers, and category lead on contract changes and issues.
o    Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on processes and tools.
o    Support with Approval Memo for TSR (Technology Spend Review) approvals based on expense limits,
o    Support team in addressing stakeholder escalations.

Leadership
o    Lead and coach a team of Analysts to execute assigned activities and meet operational objectives.
o    Foster a customer-focused culture and ensure adherence to risk appetite and compliance requirements.

•    Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.

Reporting Relationships (Job Titles only)
Primary Manager:
(include secondary Manager if applicable)    
•    Senior Manager – Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management 
Direct Reports    
•    3 PL05
Shared Reports (solid/dotted if applicable):    
•    NA

Dimensions

•    Oversee a team of up to 3 direct full-time employees

•    This role is global in nature and supports multiple categories and business units.

•    Key contacts include individuals across multiple Business Lines and Functions 

•    Supports department goals & objectives related to Value Creation

•    Supports adherence to Procurement and Third-Party Management Policy

•    Services the Global Enterprise

Education / Experience

•    English level B2+ Conversational Level

•    Bachelor's degree in Supply chain, business management, finance, marketing, OR relevant work experience.

•    Minimun 2+ years of People management experience, including leading and coaching teams (3 to 5 people) 

•    Experience with IT labour services procurement and familiarity with pricing models and cost optimization strategies is an asset.

•    Minimum 3+ years progressive experience in third-party/supplier engagement activities. Fair knowledge of contract and contract management, or the ability and interest to learn on the job.

•    Strong analytical skills and experience in working with a large dataset on Microsoft excel ( Intermediate)

•    Stakeholder management skills and comfort in speaking with senior leaders at the Bank.

•    Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills   

Working Conditions
Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence. 

Location(s):  Colombia : Bogota : Bogota 

Scotia GBS is a Scotiabank Group company located in Bogota, Colombia created to support different processes of the Bank and the development and execution of its global services strategy in 15 countries in the Americas. It is composed of 7 service units. We offer an inclusive, positive work environment, and competitive benefits.

At ScotiaGBS, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at ScotiaGBS; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.