Who we need

Reporting to the CFO, illumin is hiring a Technology Procurement Lead to own procurement across illumin , with a primary focus on SaaS, software, technology services, hardware, and other corporate vendors. The role will include procurement responsibilities outside of IT. You will take ownership of the full procurement lifecycle, driving cost optimization and strong commercial outcomes through strategic sourcing, negotiation, vendor consolidation, licence optimization, and disciplined vendor management. As a hands-on individual contributor, you will partner across the organization to strengthen purchasing decisions, secure favourable commercial terms, identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary spend, and ensure illumin receives maximum value from its vendor relationships.

This is a full-time, hybrid position, working in our Toronto office three days per week.

What you bring:

- The procurement experience. You have deep procurement experience, including significant exposure to SaaS, software, technology services, and hardware. You have managed procurement activities across the lifecycle, from sourcing and vendor evaluation through negotiation, contracting, renewals, and ongoing vendor management.
- The commercial mindset. You have a proven track record of achieving meaningful cost savings and securing strong commercial terms. You know how to identify opportunities for vendor consolidation, licence optimization, and spend reduction, and you are confident leading negotiations that balance cost, value, and business needs.
- The technical aptitude. You can quickly understand software, technology services, licensing models, pricing structures, and market alternatives. You are comfortable researching technologies, vendors, and competitors,



analyzing your options, and using those insights to strengthen purchasing decisions and negotiations. Experience with ServiceNow Procurement and Sourcing Operations is an asset.
- The judgment and initiative. You bring strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills and can confidently assess options, make recommendations, and move work forward. You are organized and comfortable managing competing priorities, operating independently, and taking ownership of your deliverables.
- The interpersonal skills. You are a explicit and confident communicator who can build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and partners across Finance, IT, Security, Legal, HR, Marketing, and other areas of the business. You can understand different priorities, ask thoughtful questions, advocate for strong commercial outcomes, and bring stakeholders together around procurement decisions.

Compensation

At illumin, we believe compensation should be transparent, fair, and reflective of both experience and impact. The salary range for this role is $120,000–$140,000 plus bonus.

Compensation is determined based on skills, experience, and the scope and complexity of the role. We value open conversations about compensation and are happy to discuss our approach at any stage of the hiring process.

What's in it for you

Ownership and impact.



You will own procurement across the organization, with a primary focus on SaaS, software, technology services, hardware, and other corporate vendors. You will have the autonomy to research alternatives, negotiate commercial terms, consolidate vendors, optimize licences, and identify meaningful savings. Your work will directly influence how illumin manages technology investments and vendor spend.

Influence and exposure. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will have visibility into procurement priorities and purchasing decisions across the business. You will partner with Finance, IT, Security, Legal, HR, Marketing, and business leaders, bringing your procurement expertise and commercial perspective to decisions that improve cost efficiency and strengthen the value illumin receives from its vendor relationships.

Professional growth. At illumin, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries to improve and reach our full potential, both as individuals and as a company. You will deepen your expertise in technology procurement while expanding your exposure across the business. You will also have the opportunity to strengthen procurement policies, workflows, controls, and tools, helping shape a more disciplined and scalable approach to procurement.

How you will make an impact:

- Own the procurement lifecycle. You will lead procurement from sourcing and vendor evaluation through negotiation, contracting, renewal, and termination, with a primary focus on SaaS, software, technology services, hardware, and other corporate vendors. You will partner with Finance, IT, Security, Legal, HR, Marketing, and business leaders to understand requirements and make informed purchasing decisions.
- Drive cost op

📌 Technology Procurement Lead (Toronto)
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