IT Procurement Coordinator

AppDirect; Montreal; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Montreal is seeking an IT Procurement Coordinator to oversee procurement activities and support contract negotiations. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree and strong organizational skills, with opportunities for career growth in IT procurement and vendor management. This role promotes collaboration with various departments and encourages applications from diverse background candidates.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in procurement or finance support role.
• Fresh graduates with relevant coursework and internship experience are encouraged.
• Basic understanding of procurement or contract management processes is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an inventory of all IT contracts.
• Prepare a schedule for contract renewals.
• Support invoice processing and purchase order creation.
• Document and improve procurement processes.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Any ERP or procurement tools

Job description

About AppDirect

Become a digital, global citizen and enable the new generation of digital entrepreneurs around the world. AppDirect offers a subscription commerce platform to sell any product, through any channel, on any device - as a service. We power millions of subscriptions worldwide for organizations. We do this by our values-driven culture—one that enables you to Be Seen, Be Yourself, and Do Your Best Work.

About You

AppDirect is seeking a detail-oriented and organized IT Procurement Coordinator to join our growing IT organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who will support IT procurement activities and collaborate with various teams including Finance, Legal, InfoSec, and business units. You enjoy organizing data, tracking details, and helping the team stay on top of important deadlines and processes.

This role provides an excellent foundation for growing your career in IT procurement, vendor management, or IT operations. You\'ll gain exposure to enterprise software contracts, develop negotiation skills, and build relationships across the organization. We provide mentorship and training to help you advance your career at AppDirect.

What you\'ll do and how you\'ll have an impact

• Maintain an inventory of all IT contracts across the organization, along with relevant details (annual value, renewal dates, key contacts, etc.);
• Prepare a schedule for renewal of all key contracts;
• Help coordinate vendor communications and support contract negotiation processes;
• Ensure AppDirect and the suppliers meet their contractual obligations;
• Participate in the annual IT budget process, and lead the quarterly reconciliation to ensure IT leaders’ budgets are on track;
• Support invoice processing and purchase order creation;
• Help document and improve IT procurement processes and procedures;
• Maintain procurement tracking spreadsheets and basic reporting;
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements for new purchases.

What we\'re looking for

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience);
• 0-2 years of experience in a procurement, or finance support role (internships and co-op experience welcome);
• Fresh graduates with relevant coursework and internship experience are encouraged to apply;
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail;
• Good analytical abilities - able to work with data and create basic reports;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets for data tracking and management;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
• Proactive attitude with willingness to learn and grow;
• Team player who can work collaboratively across departments;
• Basic understanding of procurement or contract management processes (an asset);
• Experience with any ERP or procurement tools (an asset but not required).

At AppDirect, we believe that innovation thrives in an environment that houses diversity of excellence, experience and thought. We respect each AppDirector as their own fingerprint; unique with no one alike. We foster an environment of inclusion without regard to race, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity enabling AppDirectors to embrace their uniqueness to do their best work. As such, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities.

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