Create and lead end-to-end procurement activities from business requirements through vendor selection, negotiation, contracting, and implementation

Develop sourcing strategies balancing cost, quality, risk, and business objectives

Lead competitive sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and vendor evaluations

Identify vendor consolidation, purchasing standardization, and spend-reduction opportunities

Partner with business leaders on procurement strategies aligned with organizational priorities

Lead commercial negotiations for technology, SaaS, skilled services, consulting, and corporate services agreements

Manage vendor relationships throughout the contract lifecycle, including performance reviews, renewals, and risk mitigation

Maintain and enhance the centralized contract repository and renewal management process

Develop vendor scorecards and supplier performance metrics

Establish and improve procurement policies, workflows, templates, and governance processes

Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, security requirements, legal standards, and financial controls

Coordinate vendor due diligence and risk assessments with Information Security, Privacy, Legal, and Finance

Support procurement systems, automation initiatives, and reporting capabilities

Analyze organizational spend to identify savings opportunities and improve purchasing efficiency

Prepare procurement dashboards, executive reporting, and key performance indicators

Provide procurement guidance and consulting to stakeholders across the business

Support annual budgeting and strategic planning through vendor and spend analysis





Drive procurement transformation initiatives improving efficiency, scalability, and employee experience

Stay current on procurement best practices, market trends, and supplier innovations

Lead or participate in cross-functional projects supporting operational excellence

Requirements

5–10 years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or supply chain experience, preferably in SaaS, technology, or professional services

Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial contracts and managing supplier relationships

Experience leading sourcing events, including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations

Strong understanding of procurement governance, contract lifecycle management, and vendor risk management

Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders across multiple business functions

Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting

Experience implementing or optimizing procurement systems or CLM platforms

Experience supporting global procurement operations across multiple regions





Knowledge of SaaS licensing, software procurement, cloud services, and professional services agreements

Professional procurement certification (SCMP, CPSM, CIPS, CPPB, or equivalent) is an asset

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end procurement activities, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management, while ensuring compliance with internal policies and financial controls. Proficient in developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships to drive cost savings and operational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement Management

Vendor Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Lifecycle Management

Stakeholder Management

ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills

Vendor Management

Sourcing Strategy Development

Spend Analysis

Contract Negotiation

Procurement Governance

Risk Assessment

Performance Metrics Development

Procurement Reporting

Project Management

Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Influencing Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

SCMP

CPSM

CIPS

CPPB

Industry Keywords

SaaS

Technology Procurement

Professional Services

Vendor Evaluation

Competitive Sourcing

Spend-Reduction

Procurement Transformation

Market Trends

Supplier Innovations

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Excel

Procurement Systems

Contract Lifecycle Management Platforms

Procurement Dashboards

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📌 Procurement Specialist (Ontario)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Ontario