Strategic IT Procurement Leader Wanted
1 week ago
Job Title: Senior Manager, IT Procurement
Location: Toronto, ON | Hybrid (3 days in office)
Contract Type: 12-Month Contract
Salary: $120-$150 per hour
We are seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead our IT procurement team in Downtown Toronto. As a Senior Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies for IT areas such as Cyber Security, Cloud/SaaS, or IT Infrastructure.
In this role, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure that procurement strategies align with the organization's strategic goals while delivering value and mitigating risks. You will have extensive experience in IT procurement, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Cyber Security, Cloud/SaaS, or IT Infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of supplier landscapes, cost drivers, and market trends in the IT sector. They will also possess excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, as well as strong negotiation skills and a strategic mindset.
You will oversee vendor relationships, drive performance, value, and risk mitigation strategies, and stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies to inform procurement strategies. This is a great opportunity to join a leading Financial Services business and contribute to its success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Category Leadership: Develop and execute category strategies for IT areas, focusing on innovation, cost optimization, and supplier performance.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong partnerships with internal teams, including IT, legal, and finance, to ensure alignment with business needs.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Oversee vendor relationships, driving performance, value, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Market Analysis: Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies to inform procurement strategies.
- Contract Negotiations: Lead complex negotiations to secure favourable terms, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify and address risks in the supply chain to ensure business continuity.
What We're Looking For:
- Extensive experience in IT procurement, with expertise in one or more of the following: Cyber Security, Cloud/SaaS, or IT Infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of supplier landscapes, cost drivers, and market trends in the IT sector.
- Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent negotiation skills and a strategic mindset.
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