Full Time Ottawa, ON, CA Role Type : Full-time Hybrid or Remote Role Type : Full-time Hybrid or Remote ca is a cornerstone of Canada’s real estate market, dedicated to helping millions of Canadians find attainable housing across the country. As the leading real estate platform in Canada, we offer the most comprehensive listings and resources to assist consumers in finding their dream homes. Our dedication to delivering value and continuously adapting to market demands ensures that REALTOR.ca is more than just a listing service- it is the heart of the Canadian real estate experience.

The Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management is responsible for building and leading the organization's procurement governance, vendor management, contract lifecycle oversight, and supplier performance programs. This role establishes and enforces procurement standards, drives vendor accountability, improves cost control and efficiency, and reduces risk. This is a hands‑on role that acts as a strategic partner to the leadership team, including IT, Product, Technology, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Legal, ensuring that procurement and vendor management decisions align with organizational goals while maintaining appropriate governance and compliance standards.

Procurement strategy, governance, and policy development Vendor lifecycle management and supplier performance oversight Strategic sourcing, contract management, and commercial negotiations Third‑party risk, compliance, and due diligence programs Management of procurement, contract and vendor management systems. Procurement reporting, analytics, and executive decision support Cross-functional partnership with all business units and leaders on procurement and vendor-related initiatives The Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management is expected to establish governance, processes, tools, and reporting while directly managing strategic sourcing activities, vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement oversight.

Procurement

Leadership & Governance Develop and maintain enterprise procurement policies, processes, and standards. Establish procurement governance frameworks, approval workflows, and spending controls that support consistent practices across departments. Lead sourcing and vendor selection processes for strategic purchases.





Drive procurement planning aligned with organizational priorities and budgets. Develop procurement and vendor management KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting covering spend, savings, performance, and key risks.

Vendor Management

Own the enterprise vendor management program, including the centralized vendor inventory and vendor ownership framework. Oversee vendor onboarding, performance evaluation, and offboarding. Monitor vendor performance against contractual obligations, service levels, and business expectations. Conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers and address performance concerns. Contract &

• Renewal Management Lead contract lifecycle management processes and maintain the centralized contract repository. Coordinate contract reviews with Legal, Security, and relevant business stakeholders. Proactively manage contract renewals, renegotiations, commitments, and expiration risks. Ensure contractual terms align with business requirements and organizational risk tolerance. Escalate significant contractual issues and risks to leadership as required. Financial &

• Budget Management Partner with Finance to support spending visibility, budget alignment, and annual planning and forecasting for procurement and vendor-related costs. Monitor vendor spending, financial commitments, and contract obligations. Risk, Compliance &

• Security Oversight Coordinate vendor security, privacy, compliance, and third-party risk assessments with Risk and Security. Monitor vendor compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual commitments. Identify and support the mitigation of supplier concentration, contractual, financial, and operational risks. Establish governance for software subscriptions and cloud services, including licensing commitments and renewals. Monitor software utilization and licensing effectiveness to reduce unused or redundant technologies. Leadership &





• Stakeholder Management Build and lead the procurement and vendor management function, establishing functional goals, processes, and improvement priorities. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and business partners on procurement, vendor, and supplier matters. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in procurement, vendor management, strategic sourcing, or contract management.

Experience managing the vendor and contract lifecycle, including negotiations, supplier performance, renewals, risk, and issue resolution.

Experience developing or improving procurement governance, policies, processes, or transformation initiatives.

Experience with SaaS and technology procurement and vendor governance. Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budgeting, spend analysis, cost management, and cost optimization. Robust negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence decisions and present recommendations to executive leadership.

Experience using procurement, contract lifecycle, or vendor management systems. Professional procurement or supply chain designation, such as SCMP, CPSM, or MCIPS, is preferred. Additional certification in project management, vendor or contract management, IT service management, or supplier risk management is considered an asset.

Establish a centralized vendor and contract repository. Implement procurement governance and approval workflows. Improve renewal management and eliminate unplanned contract renewals. Establish operational and executive procurement and vendor reporting dashboards.

We are a diverse and talented group of professionals passionate about technology and innovation. As a part of the development team, you will join a supportive team that encourages knowledge sharing and professional growth. We believe that a great workplace is built on mutual respect, open communication, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Our team enjoys a flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance, with options for remote work and flexible hours.

📌 Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Management (m/f/d) (Canada)
🏢 Canadian Real Estate Association
📍 Canada