Job Type: Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Reference code: 135730
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON
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By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.
- Have many careers in one Firm.
- Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
- Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching
Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.
What will your typical day look like?
Deloitte Global is looking for a Senior Manager of Technology Procurement that leads global category strategy development, sourcing, negotiations and contracting within a group of sub-categories in the Technology Category with a focus on SaaS software, Cloud Service Providers and AI across geographies. This individual will also manage and develop a small team of procurement professionals, run multiple concurrent negotiations, and maintain strategic relationships with key internal stakeholders and Technology Suppliers.
In this role you will:
- Deliver and maintain Master Category Strategies - Lead one or more master category strategies that drive measurable global cost savings, avoidance or commercial value.
- Deliver End‑to‑end sourcing & contracting - Run RFP/RFQ/RFI processes and negotiations to align on contracts that deliver on stated technical and commercial requirements, providing structured financial comparisons and other necessary analyses to arrive at optimal outcomes.
- Regular Planning - Participate frequent planning and project rationalization and balancing against delivery capacity
- Provide Cross‑functional advisory - Partner with Technology Stakeholders, VMO's, Legal, Risk and Finance as appropriate to navigate internal policies and processes, gather and frame commercial terms, deliver high-quality procurement projects and drive cost‑avoidance opportunities.
- Provide Team leadership & development - recruit, coach and develop procurement professionals to deliver high value technology sourcing and negotiation projects and category strategies that generate savings, cost avoidance and value for the global and local entities.
- Build strategic Supplier partnerships within global technology Suppliers to stay connected to key product and service developments and market shifts
- Provide data‑driven recommendations - synthesize market intelligence and convert spend and activity data into clear insights, identifying savings, cost avoidance or optimization opportunities for leadership decision‑making.
- Support continuous improvement & enablement of the Global Procurement function - Recommend improvements to processes and tools that can improve project execution and sourcing accuracy
- Provide responsive stakeholder support - Provide timely and accurate, project summaries, financial scenario analyses and savings impact summaries to inform a variety of audiences and navigate stakeholders to decisions.
- Provide Supplier Relationship Management support for key suppliers - through collaboration with Technology Stakeholders, Global and Member Firm VMO's to elevate supplier performance, manage escalations and ensure value realization
- Assist in managing CSAT - Assist global category leadership in managing supplier and internal customer relationships to improve internal client satisfaction
About The Team
Global CoRe is a shared service within Deloitte Global, providing fundamental services to Deloitte People around the world: Knowledge Services, Creative Services, Contact Center, Procurement and Strategic Insights Center. We deliver essential capabilities that save time, convey insights, minimize risk, enhance client service delivery, solve problems, and contribute to Deloitte’s success.
Enough About Us, Let’s Talk About You
- Relationship building, influencing, and collaboration
- Experience in managing teams
- Project management experience - drafting, communicating and modifying project plans
- Strong understanding of common sourcing templates, tools, and methodologies
- Expertise in Technology contract negotiations and relationship management
- Understanding of contract terms and implications
- Persuasive and convincing communication skills (e.g., proposals, reports, plans) to secure commitment from business leaders
- Knowledge of standard Category strategy execution process
- Ability to interpret member firm needs, tech landscape, commercial implications as input into the category strategy
- Familiarity with business case reviews, complex proposal comparison and TCO evaluation
- Strong PowerPoint and Excel proficiency
Other Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in Procurement of Technology and related categories
- Working independently in an unstructured environment
- Working under tight time constraints, juggling multiple priorities
- Interacting with internal clients and stakeholders all levels of the organization
- Experience in working in an IT or IT Financial function is an asset
Total Rewards
The salary range for this position is $104,000 - $215,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.
Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.
Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.
Be yourself, and more.
We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.
You Shape How We Make Impact.
Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.
Be the leader you want to be
Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.
Have as many careers as you want.
We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.
The next step is yours
At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.
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