Procurement Manager - Sourcing & Contracting (Contract)
📍 Hybrid (4 Days Onsite) - Toronto or Mississauga, ON
💰 Up to $56/hr T4 + 4% Vacation Pay
📅 November 2026 - September 2027
🔄 Strong Potential for Extension and Permanent Conversion
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join a high-performing procurement team supporting enterprise-wide sourcing and contracting initiatives. This role is ideal for a procurement professional who can independently manage the entire procurement lifecycle, from business intake and sourcing strategy through supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract execution, and engagement closure.
You will partner with business stakeholders, suppliers, Legal, Privacy, Security, and Risk teams to deliver successful procurement outcomes in a complex and highly governed environment.
What You'll Be Doing
End-to-End Procurement Management
- Lead procurement engagements from business intake through executed agreement
- Gather business requirements and determine appropriate sourcing strategies
- Develop and manage RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations
- Drive supplier selection activities and recommendations
- Manage multiple concurrent procurement initiatives while meeting delivery timelines
Supplier & Contract Negotiations
- Lead commercial and contractual negotiations directly with suppliers
- Negotiate pricing, service levels, risk provisions, and contractual terms
- Partner with supplier representatives and legal counsel to finalize agreements
- Resolve negotiation issues and drive contracts to completion
Risk & Governance
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, standards, and governance requirements
- Collaborate with Legal, Privacy, Information Security, Compliance, and Risk teams
- Identify, assess, and escalate contractual and supplier risks where appropriate
- Utilize approved templates, standards, and procurement frameworks
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with business partners and supplier organizations
- Act as a trusted advisor on sourcing strategy and procurement best practices
- Facilitate discussions across multiple stakeholder groups to drive consensus and outcomes
Required Qualifications
✔ Bachelor's Degree
✔ 8+ years of progressive experience in:
- Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Management
✔ 8+ years leading end-to-end procurement engagements from sourcing strategy through contract execution
✔ Proven experience managing:
- RFPs/RFQs/RFIs
- Supplier evaluations
- Commercial negotiations
- Contract negotiations
✔ Experience working with:
- Business Stakeholders
- Legal Teams
- Risk & Control Functions
- Suppliers and Vendor Organizations
✔ Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
✔ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
⭐ Financial Services or other highly regulated industry experience
⭐ Professional certification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Contract Management
⭐ Technology, Operations, or Enterprise Services procurement experience
⭐ Knowledge of governance and third-party risk management frameworks
⭐ Experience with:
- Ariba
- Coupa
- Microsoft Office Suite
Why You'll Want This Role
- Long-term contract opportunity with extension potential
- Opportunity to work on strategic enterprise procurement initiatives
- Exposure to senior business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
- Collaborative team environment with strong learning opportunities
- Stable, high-profile organization undergoing significant transformation initiatives
Use AI for Hiring: Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.
Why Kelly?
At Kelly®, we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive - both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed. We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and benefits. Join us and discover what’s next for your career!
