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Be Part of the IMAX Experience.
For more than 50 years, IMAX has been a global leader in entertainment technology, redefining how stories are experienced on the world’s biggest screens. Our mission is to power awe-inspiring experiences for audiences around the world.
Our people make everything we do possible. We’re curious, creative, and driven by the belief that great work happens when people are trusted, heard, and supported. At IMAX, you’ll collaborate with purpose in an environment that values innovation, diverse perspectives, and learning at every stage.
We invest in people and empower them to thrive. Our culture is grounded in trust and shaped by a shared belief that our best work happens together. By championing curiosity and encouraging courageous thinking, we push the limits of imagination and create experiences that redefine what’s possible. Careers here are shaped with intention, achievements are shared, and people always come first.
With our global team spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, IMAX brings together proprietary software, world-class architecture, and cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise. Together, we partner with leading filmmakers and studios, advance entertainment technology, and connect audiences around the world to The IMAX Experience.
Come explore IMAX and create what inspires.
Ignite your future with IMAX.
About The Role
IMAX is seeking a Senior Procurement Project Specialist to join our Global Procurement team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Procurement, this role will lead complex Direct and Indirect procurement initiatives, driving strategic sourcing, supplier management, and operational improvements across the organization.
As a senior individual contributor and subject matter expert, the Senior Procurement Project Specialist will manage procurement projects from initial business requirements through supplier selection, contract execution, and implementation. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this role will identify cost-saving opportunities, manage commercial risks, strengthen supplier relationships, and improve procurement processes.
The ideal candidate is a strategic and analytical procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong project leadership, and can independently navigate complex business challenges while delivering measurable results.
Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Lead complex Direct and Indirect procurement initiatives across multiple business areas, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
- Develop sourcing strategies using spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier capabilities, total cost of ownership, and commercial risk assessments
- Lead RFI and RFP processes, including requirements gathering, supplier evaluations, commercial comparisons, and recommendations
- Support supplier negotiations, contract execution, and implementation in partnership with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to optimize costs, improve service delivery, and strengthen supplier performance
Project Management & Business Partnership
- Manage procurement projects from initiation through implementation, establishing milestones, deliverables, budgets, and success measures
- Lead cross-functional project teams, coordinating priorities, resources, and timelines to ensure successful execution
- Develop business cases, track cost savings and cost avoidance, and provide financial analysis to support procurement decisions
- Partner with senior stakeholders to evaluate complex procurement challenges, recommend solutions, and manage competing priorities
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain timelines and business objectives
Supplier & Contract Management
- Manage supplier relationships, performance expectations, and commercial obligations to support operational excellence
- Partner with Legal and Finance to review contractual terms, renewals, amendments, and supplier-related risks
- Maintain contract management schedules to ensure timely renewals, notices, and termination activities
- Support supplier onboarding, post-award transitions, and performance monitoring
- Identify and resolve supplier issues while ensuring contractual and operational requirements are met
Process Improvement & Procurement Governance
- Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes, enhance sourcing efficiency, and strengthen supplier governance
- Improve procurement tools, reporting, and project tracking to increase visibility and consistency
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement operations and supplier management
- Provide procurement expertise, guidance, and support to cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
- 6–8 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or project management, including independently leading complex initiatives
- Strong knowledge of Direct and Indirect procurement, sourcing strategies, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, and contract lifecycle management
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects, coordinating resources, and influencing stakeholders without direct reporting authority
- Strong project management, financial analysis, and business case development skills
- Experience managing supplier relationships, commercial risks, project budgets, and procurement performance metrics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex requirements and recommend practical solutions
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, procurement platforms, and project management tools
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
- Demonstrated ability to coach team members, provide guidance, and drive project execution with limited supervision
Nice to Haves
- PMP, CAPM, SCMP, CPSM, or MCIPS certification, or progress toward a relevant designation
- Experience with SAP, Smartsheet, or advanced procurement and project management systems
- Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or capital procurement projects
- Industry experience in Manufacturing, Technology, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Industrial Operations
Hiring Range / Échelle Salariale à L’embauche
$85,659.30 / 85.659,30$ - $99,935.85 / 99.935,85$ (per year / par an) Final pay within this range will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and the geographic location of the role. Additional non-discretionary compensation may apply where eligible. / La rémunération finale dans cette échelle sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience, des compétences, de l’équité interne et de l’emplacement géographique du poste. Une rémunération non discrétionnaire supplémentaire peut s’appliquer lorsque le poste y est admissible.
At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.
For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable). / Conformément aux exigences de transparence salariale de l’Ontario, les candidats seront informés lorsqu’ils ne seront plus pris en considération pour ce poste. Les communications relatives au statut de votre candidature pourront être envoyées par courriel ou par l’intermédiaire de votre profil de candidat en ligne (le cas échéant).
As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. / Dans le cadre de notre processus de recrutement, nous pouvons utiliser des outils technologiques, y compris des systèmes automatisés, pour appuyer l’examen et l’évaluation des candidatures. Ces outils ne prennent pas de décisions finales en matière d’embauche. Toutes les décisions liées à la présélection, aux entrevues et à la sélection sont prises par nos équipes d’acquisition de talents et d’embauche.
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Job Description
Be Part of the IMAX Experience.
For more than 50 years, IMAX has been a global leader in entertainment technology, redefining how stories are experienced on the world’s biggest screens. Our mission is to power awe-inspiring experiences for audiences around the world.
Our people make everything we do possible. We’re curious, creative, and driven by the belief that great work happens when people are trusted, heard, and supported. At IMAX, you’ll collaborate with purpose in an environment that values innovation, diverse perspectives, and learning at every stage.
We invest in people and empower them to thrive. Our culture is grounded in trust and shaped by a shared belief that our best work happens together. By championing curiosity and encouraging courageous thinking, we push the limits of imagination and create experiences that redefine what’s possible. Careers here are shaped with intention, achievements are shared, and people always come first.
With our global team spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, IMAX brings together proprietary software, world-class architecture, and cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise. Together, we partner with leading filmmakers and studios, advance entertainment technology, and connect audiences around the world to The IMAX Experience.
Come explore IMAX and create what inspires.
Ignite your future with IMAX.
About The Role
IMAX is seeking a Senior Procurement Project Specialist to join our Global Procurement team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Procurement, this role will lead complex Direct and Indirect procurement initiatives, driving strategic sourcing, supplier management, and operational improvements across the organization.
As a senior individual contributor and subject matter expert, the Senior Procurement Project Specialist will manage procurement projects from initial business requirements through supplier selection, contract execution, and implementation. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this role will identify cost-saving opportunities, manage commercial risks, strengthen supplier relationships, and improve procurement processes.
The ideal candidate is a strategic and analytical procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong project leadership, and can independently navigate complex business challenges while delivering measurable results.
Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Lead complex Direct and Indirect procurement initiatives across multiple business areas, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
- Develop sourcing strategies using spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier capabilities, total cost of ownership, and commercial risk assessments
- Lead RFI and RFP processes, including requirements gathering, supplier evaluations, commercial comparisons, and recommendations
- Support supplier negotiations, contract execution, and implementation in partnership with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to optimize costs, improve service delivery, and strengthen supplier performance
Project Management & Business Partnership
- Manage procurement projects from initiation through implementation, establishing milestones, deliverables, budgets, and success measures
- Lead cross-functional project teams, coordinating priorities, resources, and timelines to ensure successful execution
- Develop business cases, track cost savings and cost avoidance, and provide financial analysis to support procurement decisions
- Partner with senior stakeholders to evaluate complex procurement challenges, recommend solutions, and manage competing priorities
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain timelines and business objectives
Supplier & Contract Management
- Manage supplier relationships, performance expectations, and commercial obligations to support operational excellence
- Partner with Legal and Finance to review contractual terms, renewals, amendments, and supplier-related risks
- Maintain contract management schedules to ensure timely renewals, notices, and termination activities
- Support supplier onboarding, post-award transitions, and performance monitoring
- Identify and resolve supplier issues while ensuring contractual and operational requirements are met
Process Improvement & Procurement Governance
- Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes, enhance sourcing efficiency, and strengthen supplier governance
- Improve procurement tools, reporting, and project tracking to increase visibility and consistency
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement operations and supplier management
- Provide procurement expertise, guidance, and support to cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
- 6–8 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or project management, including independently leading complex initiatives
- Strong knowledge of Direct and Indirect procurement, sourcing strategies, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, and contract lifecycle management
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects, coordinating resources, and influencing stakeholders without direct reporting authority
- Strong project management, financial analysis, and business case development skills
- Experience managing supplier relationships, commercial risks, project budgets, and procurement performance metrics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex requirements and recommend practical solutions
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, procurement platforms, and project management tools
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
- Demonstrated ability to coach team members, provide guidance, and drive project execution with limited supervision
Nice to Haves
- PMP, CAPM, SCMP, CPSM, or MCIPS certification, or progress toward a relevant designation
- Experience with SAP, Smartsheet, or advanced procurement and project management systems
- Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or capital procurement projects
- Industry experience in Manufacturing, Technology, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Industrial Operations
Position Status
Existing Vacancy
This job posting reflects a current vacancy within the organization. The position is active, approved, and intended to be filled as part of our staffing needs. / Cette offre d’emploi reflète un poste actuellement vacant au sein de l’organisation. Le poste est actif, approuvé et destiné à être pourvu dans le cadre de nos besoins en dotation.
Hiring Range / Échelle Salariale à L’embauche
$85,659.30 / 85.659,30$ - $99,935.85 / 99.935,85$ (per year / par an) Final pay within this range will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and the geographic location of the role. Additional non-discretionary compensation may apply where eligible. / La rémunération finale dans cette échelle sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience, des compétences, de l’équité interne et de l’emplacement géographique du poste. Une rémunération non discrétionnaire supplémentaire peut s’appliquer lorsque le poste y est admissible.
At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.
For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable). / Conformément aux exigences de transparence salariale de l’Ontario, les candidats seront informés lorsqu’ils ne seront plus pris en considération pour ce poste. Les communications relatives au statut de votre candidature pourront être envoyées par courriel ou par l’intermédiaire de votre profil de candidat en ligne (le cas échéant).
As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. / Dans le cadre de notre processus de recrutement, nous pouvons utiliser des outils technologiques, y compris des systèmes automatisés, pour appuyer l’examen et l’évaluation des candidatures. Ces outils ne prennent pas de décisions finales en matière d’embauche. Toutes les décisions liées à la présélection, aux entrevues et à la sélection sont prises par nos équipes d’acquisition de talents et d’embauche.
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