Joan Sinclair
About Joan Sinclair
Joan Sinclair is a Senior Manager of Technology Sourcing at Thomson Reuters, with over 28 years of experience in the Financial and Energy services industries. She specializes in negotiating IT contracts and has a strong background in strategic sourcing and vendor management.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Joan Sinclair serves as the Senior Manager of Technology Sourcing at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing technology sourcing strategies and managing vendor relationships within the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. Her extensive experience in the financial and energy services industries contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Professional Experience in Sourcing and Contract Management
Joan Sinclair has over 28 years of experience in the financial and energy sectors, focusing on strategic sourcing and contract management. Prior to her current role, she held various managerial positions, including Manager of Strategic Sourcing at Direct Energy and OLG. Her tenure at TD included roles such as Senior Manager of Enterprise Contract Management and Senior Manager of IT Software Asset and Contract Management.
Educational Background and Certifications
Joan Sinclair studied Accounting at St. Francis Xavier University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from 1975 to 1978. She furthered her education by obtaining a Certificate in Project Management from the Certified General Accountants Association in 2012. Additionally, she studied Major Accounting at the Certified General Accountant (C.G.A) program from 1985 to 1987.
Expertise in Information Technology Contracts
Joan Sinclair possesses significant expertise in negotiating Information Technology contracts. Her skills encompass strategic sourcing, contract management, IT asset management, and vendor management disciplines. She is recognized for her ability to quickly assess and negotiate business proposals, as well as for her exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
Previous Positions and Contributions
Throughout her career, Joan Sinclair has held various positions that have contributed to her expertise in sourcing and contract management. She worked at Rogers Communications as a Senior Category Manager for Software and at Direct Energy in multiple roles, including Manager of IS Procurement & Contract/Software Management. Her diverse experience has equipped her with the skills to develop creative solutions for closing business deals.