Own and evolve Caseware’s procurement strategy, operating model, and roadmap

Lead complex, high-value sourcing initiatives from requirements and market analysis through vendor selection, negotiation, contracting, implementation, and supplier management

Develop category and sourcing strategies balancing commercial value, service quality, operational requirements, risk, scalability, and business objectives

Lead RFIs, RFPs, negotiations, vendor evaluations, and commercial assessments

Build and manage a centralized contract and vendor repository

Establish procurement data standards, controls, processes, and accountabilities

Build processes and technology for contract intake, approvals, purchasing, renewals, amendments, terminations, and vendor lifecycle management

Develop procurement automation and AI roadmaps

Partner with Legal, IT, Information Security, Finance, and other stakeholders to integrate procurement processes and technology

Build and own renewal management, SaaS license, subscription, and seat optimization programs

Establish vendor lifecycle processes, scorecards, and performance management frameworks

Build procurement analytics, dashboards, KPIs, executive reporting, and spend intelligence

Own procurement governance, Delegation of Authority frameworks, policies, workflows, playbooks, templates, and controls

Lead sophisticated commercial negotiations and advise leaders on supplier investments and procurement risk

Support budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, savings measurement, and cost avoidance

Lead procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives

Report to the General Counsel

Requirements

8-10 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, procurement operations, vendor management, or related disciplines

Preferably experience within a global SaaS, technology,



or professional services organization

Experience building or significantly transforming procurement capabilities, processes, governance, or operating models

Significant experience leading complex, high-value commercial negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives

Deep understanding of technology procurement, SaaS licensing, software subscriptions, cloud services, professional services, and related commercial models

Experience developing contract repositories, renewal management programs, procurement workflows, supplier management processes, or CLM/procurement technology

Strong understanding of Delegation of Authority, procurement governance, financial controls, contract lifecycle management, and vendor risk management

Ability to analyze spend, contractual commitments, licensing data, and supplier information and translate data into actionable business recommendations

Experience developing procurement KPIs, dashboards, executive reporting, and spend analytics

Strong commercial judgment, including demand management, license optimization, vendor consolidation, and total cost of ownership

Ability to influence and advise senior leaders across Legal, Finance, IT, Information Security, and business functions

Solid project and change management capabilities

Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills

Preferred: experience with procurement, spend management, vendor management, or contract lifecycle management platforms





Preferred: experience applying AI, automation, or advanced analytics to procurement or contract management processes

Preferred: experience developing SaaS license and seat optimization programs

Preferred: experience establishing procurement operations in a growing or transforming organization

Preferred: experience supporting global procurement across multiple jurisdictions and business units

Professional procurement certification such as SCMP, CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent is considered an asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategy, vendor management, and contract lifecycle management, with a strong focus on analytics, governance, and process optimization. Capable of leading complex negotiations and integrating procurement processes across various business functions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement Strategy Development

Complex Commercial Negotiations

Contract Lifecycle Management

Procurement Analytics and Reporting

Vendor Management Processes

Hard Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement Operations

Spend Analysis

Financial Modelling

Contract Management

SaaS Licensing

Vendor Risk Management

Procurement Automation

Data Analytics

Governance Frameworks

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior Leaders

Project Management

Change Management

Commercial Judgment

Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

SCMP

CPSM

CIPS

Industry Keywords

Global SaaS

Technology Procurement

Professional Services

Vendor Evaluation

Renewal Management

Tools & Technologies

Procurement Technology Platforms

Contract Lifecycle Management Software

Spend Management Tools

Analytics Dashboards

AI and Automation Tools

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📌 Senior Manager, Procurement – Procurement Operations (Toronto)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Toronto