Information Technology Procurement
- ON, Canada
- Ontario, Canada, Canada
Full-time
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Manager with strong experience in IT procurement, software licensing, and SAS/SaaS agreements. The ideal candidate will manage the procurement lifecycle, negotiate vendor agreements, drive cost savings, and partner with IT and business stakeholders to support technology initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities for IT and technology-related services.
- Lead sourcing, vendor evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and renewals.
- Manage software licensing and SaaS agreements, including pricing, terms, usage, and renewals.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with technology vendors and suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, contract terms, SLAs, and other commercial agreements.
- Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and procurement needs.
- Monitor vendor performance, spend, contracts, and renewal timelines.
- Identify cost-saving and supplier optimization opportunities.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and contractual requirements.
- Support contract reviews, RFP/RFQ processes, and supplier selection.
- Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, and recommendations for management.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in IT Procurement / Indirect Procurement.
- Strong experience with software licensing and SaaS agreements.
- Experience in vendor management, sourcing, contract negotiation, and renewals.
- Strong understanding of IT products, services, software, and technology contracts.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams including IT, Finance, Legal, and Operations.
- Ability to manage multiple procurement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
- Experience supporting automotive, mobility, or technology organizations.
- Experience with enterprise software vendors and technology services.
- Experience with procurement platforms, ERP systems, or spend-management tools.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on IT/Indirect Procurement professional with strong experience managing software licensing, SaaS agreements, vendor negotiations, and technology spend in an enterprise environment.
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Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end procurement for IT services and technology, including sourcing, vendor evaluation, negotiations, contracts, software licensing, SaaS agreements, and renewals. Monitor supplier performance, spend, and contract timelines; identify savings opportunities; ensure compliance; and provide procurement analysis while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires experience in IT or indirect procurement, particularly software licensing and SaaS agreements, along with vendor management, sourcing, contract negotiation, and renewals. Candidates should understand technology contracts, communicate and negotiate effectively, manage multiple initiatives, and collaborate across functions; a bachelor's degree in a related field is listed as preferred.
Skills
- IT Procurement
- Indirect Procurement
- Software Licensing
- SaaS Agreements
- Vendor Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract Management
- Renewal Management
- Cost Savings
- Spend Analysis
- Supplier Optimization
- Stakeholder Management
- RFP/RFQ Processes
- Procurement Compliance
- Enterprise Software
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Categories
- Technology
- Management & Leadership
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- IT Procurement
- Indirect Procurement
- Software Licensing
- SaaS Agreements
- Vendor Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor Evaluation
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract Management
- Renewals
- Pricing
- Service-Level Agreements
- Cost Savings
- Supplier Optimization
- Spend Analysis
- RFP
- RFQ
- Procurement Compliance
- Enterprise Software
- Technology Services
- ERP Systems
- Procurement Platforms
- Spend-Management Tools
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Automotive
- Mobility