As a Senior IT Procurement Specialist, you will lead strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management activities across the Information and Technology category. Your goal will be to maximize value, mitigate risk, and support technology initiatives by developing category strategies, leading sourcing events, and managing key supplier relationships. Your success will be demonstrated through cost savings, supplier performance improvements, strong stakeholder partnerships, and the successful delivery of procurement outcomes that support business and technology objectives.

What We Offer

Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a café

Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance

Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs

Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too

Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program

Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies across software, cloud, infrastructure, telecommunications, AI-enabled solutions, and professional services

Lead RFx processes, supplier evaluations, commercial assessments, contract negotiations, and contract execution activities

Partner with Technology, Cybersecurity,



Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and technology investments

Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize value and service delivery

Identify cost savings opportunities, optimize total cost of ownership, and develop strategies to mitigate commercial and operational risks

Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, licensing models, emerging technologies, and sourcing opportunities to inform procurement decisions

Support enterprise initiatives involving SAP, cloud transformation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data and analytics, and infrastructure modernization

Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracting standards, and supply management best practices

Develop business cases, sourcing recommendations, and executive-level presentations to support decision-making

Mentor and support the development of junior team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team workplace

Your Skills

Knowledge of technology sourcing, software licensing, cloud services, AI technologies, and IT contracting practices

Advanced negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes

Strong analytical, financial modeling,



cost optimization, and problem-solving capabilities

Proven ability to assess and mitigate commercial, operational, cybersecurity, data privacy, and supplier-related risks

Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders

Knowledge of category management, supplier governance, procurement best practices, and contract lifecycle management

Ability to interpret complex agreements, evaluate commercial terms, and support legal and business requirements

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with technology market trends and emerging solutions that support digital transformation and business innovation

Your Experience

Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline

10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, or supply chain roles supporting Information Technology categories

Proven experience negotiating and managing technology agreements, including software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, telecommunications, AI-enabled solutions, and professional services

Demonstrated success delivering category strategies, supplier performance improvements, cost savings, and risk mitigation outcomes

Experience supporting major technology initiatives such as ERP, SAP, cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), or digital transformation programs

Professional designation such as SCMP, CPSM, ITIL, PMP, or a related credential considered an asset

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📌 Senior IT Procurement Specialist (Fredericton)
🏢 Irving Oil
📍 Fredericton