Advisor, I.T. Procurement

PSP Investments | Investissements PSP; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major investment management firm in Montreal seeks an Advisor for I.T. Procurement. The role involves leading procurement operations, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with strategic objectives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of relevant experience, particularly with IT contracts, and be bilingual in English and French. This position offers a hybrid work model and various benefits including career development and competitive pension plans.

Benefits

Comprehensive group insurance

Unlimited virtual healthcare access

Gender-inclusive family leave policy

Vacation days on day one

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in procurement and vendor management.
• Strong understanding of IT trends and serviced business lines.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and contract preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead contracts negotiation and finalization with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures and identify improvements.
• Act as primary advisor for procurement options to internal clients.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement tools and processes.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Vendor management

IT contracts knowledge

Bilingualism (English and French)

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Advisor, I.T. Procurement – PSP Investments | Investissements PSP

We are one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$299.7 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2025.

About the Role

As an Advisor, I.T. Procurement, you will play a strategic role in PSP’s procurement operations, leading initiatives that support the acquisition of goods and services across diverse business lines. You will act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders, ensuring procurement activities align with PSP’s strategic objectives and deliver optimal value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, negotiation, and finalization of complex contractual agreements with suppliers, ensuring alignment with PSP’s strategic objectives and stakeholder needs
• Oversee the lifecycle of procurement contracts across multiple categories, contributing to the transformation of the Procurement function by shaping emerging processes and tools
• Ensure rigorous compliance with PSP’s acquisition procedures, internal controls, and confidentiality agreements, and proactively identify areas for improvement
• Strategically coordinate the RFP process, define negotiation strategies, and provide expert input in the drafting and structuring of agreements
• Serve as the primary advisor to internal clients, guiding them through the submission process and helping evaluate procurement options that best meet business needs
• Act as the central point of contact for all communications between PSP and external bidders / suppliers, ensuring clarity, consistency, and professionalism
• Oversee all operational aspects of procurement submissions, delegating administrative tasks where appropriate while ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Develop and implement commercial strategies that enhance the value and efficiency of PSP’s contractual agreements
• Monitor and manage contract timelines, proactively planning renewals or exit strategies, and ensuring all decisions and communications are properly documented in relevant systems
• Lead negotiations for strategic agreements, balancing compliance with PSP policies and responsiveness to internal client requirements
• Provide expert guidance to internal clients across procurement categories, advising on best practices and supporting needs assessments in collaboration with Legal and other support functions
• Drive the alignment and continuous improvement of procurement tools and processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (including Supply Chain Management), Engineering, Law or Information Technology
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in a procurement and vendor management role
• Experience with IT contracts is essential
• Ability to stay abreast of IT trends and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the serviced business lines
• Knowledge of purchasing processes and the preparation and review of contracts and tenders
• Accountability and orientation toward results and continuous improvement in a context of transformation
• Bilingualism: English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in offices abroad, and interactions in French with employees in local offices)

What We Offer

• Investment in career development
• Comprehensive group insurance plans
• Competitive pension plans
• Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
• Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
• A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance
• Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
• A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days
• Benefits package may vary based on your employee type

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Investment Management, Capital Markets, and Financial Services