About the Role
<p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"><strong>Hiring Manager:</strong> Mike Winter</p><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"><strong>Talent Acquisition Advisor:</strong> Kiel Petty</p><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"><strong>Job Code Level:</strong> APP5</p><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px">Refer Your Friends!</p><p> </p><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"><strong>AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.</strong></p><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px">At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.</p><p> </p><br><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> <strong>YOUR IMPACT</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The Global Sourcing and Contract Management team at OpenText plays a critical role in strengthening vendor partnerships and ensuring teams across the business have the resources they need to succeed. In this role, you’ll lead a high‑performing sourcing team, driving end‑to‑end initiatives across categories such as Marketing and Events and Corporate Professional Services, from strategy development and supplier selection through contract negotiation and stakeholder management.</span></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">You’ll collaborate closely with senior leaders and cross‑functional partners in Finance, Legal, and beyond, influencing category strategies, delivering value, and supporting key business priorities. As OpenText continues to evolve its Sourcing and Procurement capabilities, this role offers a unique opportunity to act as a trusted advisor, champion change, and make a meaningful impact within a global, innovative organization.</span></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 12pt 0cm 6pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Develop and maintain a clear understanding of client business objectives and support in creating and executing an annual category strategy and procurement roadmap for the Marketing and Events categories.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Lead and develop a high performing Sourcing team responsible for proactively managing their relationships and pipeline.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">sourcing activity and results for assigned categories.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Benchmarking and identifying key industry trends, which impact assigned categories and/or other products/services as assigned.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure cost efficiency and lead cross-functional teams through major/complex sourcing initiatives, planning & execution of the RFx process, leading commercial negotiations and delivering results.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Accurate and detailed monthly reporting of sourcing opportunities and achieved savings.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Support the identification of acquisition, integration, and post-merger contract and synergies.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 12pt 0cm 8pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 2.0pt;"><li style="list-style: none; margin: 0cm 0cm 2pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 107%; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><ul style="list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 2.0pt;"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 2pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 107%; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Exceptional team mentoring/leadership skills</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 2pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 107%; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Category Management and Sourcing experience, including deep understanding of Strategic Sourcing best practices.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 2pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 107%; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Strong negotiation and influencing abilities</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 2pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 107%; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Post-merger and acquisition integration experience considered an asse</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 2pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 107%; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Minimum of 8+ years of Strategic Sourcing and Category Management / Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Business/Commerce, MBA, LLB, Engineering or Supply Chain management preferred. Professional designation/certification in Supply Chain Management (PMAC SCMP / CPP, ISM) and/or PMP an asset.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 2pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 107%; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">PC skills: Knowledge of accounting/workflow systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle), MS Office</span></li></ul></li></ul><br><p> </p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;">OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our <a href="https://www.opentext.com/assets/documents/en-US/pdf/opentext-equal-employment-opportunity-statement-of-policy-us-en.pdf">Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy</a> which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.</p><p> </p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;">If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket at <a href="https://help.opentext.com/portal/site/selfservice?customView=newTicket">Ask HR</a>. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.</p><p> </p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><strong>Compensation:</strong> At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $110,960 - $160,960; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><strong>AI Usage Disclosure:</strong> <em>As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.</em></p>