Emma Phillips Kennedy
Director, IT Procurement @Manulife
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WORK HISTORY
Director, IT Procurement @Manulife
Toronto, ON, CA
In my role at Manulife, I led strategic sourcing initiatives for a substantial annual technology and infrastructure budget. My focus was on optimizing procurement processes for enterprise cloud platforms and global IT services, ensuring alignment with the company\'s strategic goals. I effectively negotiated contracts that supported our data center hardware needs, enhancing operational efficiency.
EDUCATION
Conestoga College
CHRP, Human Resource Management Post-Graduate Certificate, Human Resources Management and Services
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Test de français international (TFI)
University of Waterloo
Honours Arts and Business, English
SKILLS
ABOUT EMMA PHILLIPS KENNEDY
As Director of IT Procurement at Manulife, I bring over 10 and a half years of experience in procurement strategy, contract management, and vendor management. My work focuses on optimizing procurement processes to align with organizational goals and drive strategic value. With a career spanning nearly a decade in diverse roles at Manulife and BlackBerry, I have developed a strong foundation in strategic sourcing, bid strategy, complex contract negotiation, data center & cloud infrastructure procurement, executive stakeholder alignment, supplier strategy & market Intelligence, vendor performance governanceCommitted to fostering operational efficiency and continuous improvement, I collaborate with teams to deliver impactful results and ensure streamlined IT procurement practices.
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