Manager, IT Procurement
- Saint John, NB, Canada
$91,955 to $147,128 CAD / year · Full-time
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- $91,955 to $147,128 CAD / year
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- Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
As the Manager, IT Procurement, you will play a key leadership role in supporting Corporate and Technology business objectives by leading sourcing strategies, contract management, project and operational procurement activities, and vendor risk management initiatives. Your goal will be to build strong stakeholder partnerships, develop a high-performing team, and foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Success in this role will be demonstrated through your contributions as a member of the Supply Management Leadership Team, collaborating with leaders and peers to achieve strategic business objectives and advance the team's priorities.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Irving Oil, please apply by November 30, 2026.
What We Offer:
- Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
- Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
- Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
- Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
- Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities and a donation matching program
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead procurement teams, work with business stakeholders to prioritize business needs, identify and manage Supply Chain and Vendor risks, and drive Vendor accountability and performance
- Ensure procurement processes are followed, from conception to close-out, in accordance with Irving Oil Supply Management policy and practices
- Develop and manage a strategic procurement plan aligned to the business strategic business plans
- Lead the execution of Strategic Sourcing strategies and sourcing activities aligned to the 5-year strategic plan
- Proactively drive vendor accountability through progress meetings, issue management, order management (requisition to payment), risk management practices
- Leverage existing or new tools/practices to proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks within the Corporate and Technology teams
- Provide leadership and coaching to a diverse team of procurement professionals, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities, enabling career growth opportunities, and providing support to deliver on key business objectives
Your Skills:
- Strong leadership capabilities and a collaborative approach to leadership
- Ability to quickly identify critical aspects of issues, creatively use data sources, structure complex analysis, develop recommendations and influence stakeholders
- Ability to develop strategic visions and create plans for implementation
- Strong risk management skills and continuous improvement mindset
- Strong analytical thinking skills with excellent attention to detail
- High level of knowledge in procurement and supply management practices
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple stakeholders
- Strong communication skills, including presenting skills
- Knowledge of legal precedents and contract law and management related to procurement
- Ability to establish projects, provide structure and articulate goals
Your Experience:
- University degree in Business, Technology (IT), Law or related field
- 10-15 years of experience in procurement or contracts
- 7+ years of experience leading cross functional teams
- Experience in navigating in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Experience in IT with an understanding of core IT functions, current and emerging technologies would be an asset
- MBA would be an asset
- Supply Management Professional (SCMP) designation would be an asset
The expected annual salary range for this position is $91,955 - $147,128. Placement within range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.
Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
The IT Procurement Manager at Irving Oil will lead procurement teams, set sourcing strategies and manage supplier performance and risk. They will also coach a team of procurement professionals and work with business stakeholders to meet their needs.
Requirements
Candidates need 10 to 15 years of procurement or contract experience, 7+ years leading cross-functional teams, and a university degree in Business, IT, Law or a related field. Strong negotiation, risk management, analytical and presentation skills are required.
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Contract management
- Contract law
- Vendor risk management
- Supply chain risk management
- Negotiation
- Procurement policy
- Team leadership and coaching
- Stakeholder management
- Strategic planning
- Analytical thinking
- Data analysis
- Presentation skills
- Project management
- Issue management
- Order management
- Continuous improvement
- IT procurement
- Business case development
Benefits
- Annual bonus plan
- Pension plan
- Parking allowance
- Flexible benefits plan
- Paid vacation with option to purchase additional
- Annual wellness allowance
- Paid personal care days
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Paid volunteer day
- Donation matching program
- Onsite nurse
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
- Sales
- Energy
Keywords
- procurement manager
- IT procurement
- strategic sourcing
- supply management
- contract management
- vendor risk management
- supplier performance
- supply chain risk
- procurement leadership
- negotiation
- SCMP
- supply chain
- purchasing manager
- requisition to payment
- category management
- Irving Oil
Seniority
Manager
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible hours
- Retirement plan
- Performance bonus
- Wellness program
- Transit support
- Remote work allowance
Licences and certifications
- Supply Management Professional (SCMP)
Fields of study
- Business
- Technology (IT)
- Law