Job Description
Insight Global is looking for a Director of Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management to join a lead skilled services client on a full time basis.
This role is responsible for building and leading the enterprise sourcing and procurement function, overseeing vendor management, contract negotiations, technology and managed services spend, licensing economics, and supplier relationships.
The individual will drive cost savings, margin improvement, vendor consolidation, and procurement strategy across the organization, while partnering with Finance and executive leadership to optimize purchasing, support client resale programs, manage business services spend, and lead sourcing integration activities related to acquisitions and post-merger consolidation.
Skills and Requirements
• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or related functions.
• Proven experience building or transforming procurement/sourcing functions.
• Strong background managing technology spend (software, cloud, hardware, infrastructure, etc.).
• Experience negotiating contracts with major technology vendors, OEMs, and distributors.
• Knowledge of software licensing, subscription models, and consumption-based pricing.
• Track record of leading complex, high-value contract negotiations and delivering measurable savings.
• Solid financial and commercial acumen, including cost, margin, and savings analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills.
• Experience in private equity-backed organizations.
• Background with managed services, IT services, or technology resellers.
• Knowledge of MSP tools, cybersecurity, cloud, and service management platforms.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and vendor consolidation.
• Exposure to contingent workforce, facilities, logistics, or other indirect spend categories.
• Experience supporting professional services, legal, or client-facing organizations.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.
We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.
Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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📌 CONFIDENTIAL - Director Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management (Toronto)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Toronto