Strategic IT Procurement Leader

4 weeks ago


Markham, Ontario, Canada Aviva Full time
Job Summary:

The AVP IT Procurement is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to the IT procurement function at a national level. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering cost savings, improving service quality, and driving innovation in IT procurement.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement IT procurement strategies that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead a team of procurement professionals to deliver high-quality procurement services to IT stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including IT senior leadership, vendors, and business partners.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT procurement, including vendor management and contract negotiation.
  • Develop and implement procurement processes and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
  • Provide strategic oversight and advice to IT category managers and the IT team on transformation initiatives, including risk mitigation and contracting/outsourcing strategy.
  • Implement, drive sourcing IT products and services, and lead a supplier management and outsourcing organization.

Requirements:
  • University Bachelor's degree required.
  • Supply Chain designation and financial background preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience, including people management experience.
  • Ability to influence across the organization, both cross-functionally, cross-geographically, and cross-seniority.
  • Ability to work and lead a team in a multi-functional environment with competing priorities and timelines, while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to multi-task and to be able to change directions/priority rapidly.
  • Strategic problem solver.
  • Transformation leader.
  • Change Agent.
  • Ability to challenge and influence key business and IT decision-makers is key.
  • Need to be able to see IT in the wider context of the Market/BU and understand global dimensions.
  • Must be a dynamic, visionary leader with the ability to develop and engage others in a vision and change agenda.

What We Offer:
  • The salary band for this position ranges from $113,500 to $210,900.
  • Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Outstanding Career Development opportunities.
  • We'll support your professional development education.
  • Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
  • Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Corporate wellness programs to support our employees' physical and mental health.
  • Hybrid flexible work model.


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