IT Procurement Specialist

Clio; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible time off policy

Counseling benefit

RRSP matching

RESP contribution

Clioversary recognition

Job summary

Clio, the global leader in legal AI technology, is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing, negotiations, and contract management across technology, professional services and indirect spend. This role partners with stakeholders to drive value, efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Based in one of our hub locations (Burnaby, Calgary or Toronto), you will join the Procurement team and be in the office at least twice a week on Anchor Days.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years procurement experience across multiple categories.
• Experience leading or supporting supplier negotiations and contract reviews.
• End-to-end procurement management from requisition to contract and supplier management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Analytical mindset for cost savings and efficiencies.
• Familiarity with procurement systems (Coupa, SAP, Oracle, Ariba).
• Growth mindset for process improvement and new technologies, especially AI.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete procurement lifecycle across multiple categories (including intake, sourcing, negotiations, supplier and contract management).
• Support sourcing activities for technology, professional services and other business needs.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, pricing and contract terms to ensure best value, risk mitigation and compliance.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements and align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Lead or support negotiations of commercial terms and contracts.
• Maintain supplier relationships and support performance management and issue resolution.
• Track contracts, renewals and spend to identify optimization and cost-savings opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of procurement processes and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including tools, reporting and process standardisation.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiations

Stakeholder management

End-to-end procurement

Analytics

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain/Finance

Tools

Coupa

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Job description

Clio is the global leader in legal AI technology, empowering legal professionals and law firms of every size to work smarter, faster, and more securely.

We are transforming the legal experience for all by bettering the lives of legal professionals while increasing access to justice.

Summary:

We're seeking an experienced IT Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing, negotiations and contract management across a broad range of categories including technology, professional services and other indirect spend. This role will support end to end procurement activities and partner closely with stakeholders to drive value, efficiency and compliance across the organization.

We are looking for someone to join our Procurement team out of one of our hub locations (Burnaby, Calgary or Toronto). All hub-based Clions are expected to be in the office for a minimum of twice per week on one of our Anchor Days.

Who you are:

You’re a detail-oriented and commercially minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring a proactive, solutions focused approach and are comfortable managing diverse categories, building supplier relationships and supporting stakeholders across the business.

What your team does:

Procurement at Clio is driven to redefine what procurement can be, an engine of innovation, partnership, and purpose that fuels organizational success. As true collaborators and trusted partners, we work hand-in-hand with Clio teams and suppliers through visionary sourcing, world-class vendor relationships, and seamless collaboration to turn every purchase into a step toward a brighter future for Clio.

What you’ll work on:

• Manage the complete procurement lifecycle across multiple categories (including intake, sourcing, negotiations, supplier and contract management).

• Support sourcing activities for technology, professional services and other business needs.

• Evaluate supplier proposals, pricing and contract terms to ensure best value, risk mitigation and compliance.

• Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements and align procurement strategies with business needs.

• Lead or support negotiations of commercial terms and contracts.

• Maintain supplier relationships and support performance management and issue resolution.

• Track contracts, renewals and spend to identify optimization and cost-savings opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to the development and documentation of procurement processes and best practices.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives including tools, reporting and process standardisation.

What you bring:

• 3-5 years of experience working in procurement, sourcing or supply chain management across multiple categories.

• Experience leading or supporting supplier negotiations and contract reviews.

• Proven ability to manage the end to end procurement cycle, from requisition to contract and supplier management.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and operate independently.

• Strong stakeholder management skills and communication skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify cost savings and efficiencies.

• Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g. Coupa, SAP, Oracle, Ariba, etc).

• Growth mindset when it comes to process improvement and new technologies, especially AI.

Relevant Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related field.

This is a new role.

What you will find here:

Compensation is one of the main components of Clio’s Total Rewards Program. We have developed a series of programs and processes to ensure we are creating fair and competitive pay practices that form the foundation of our human and high-performing culture.

Some highlights of our Total Rewards program include:

• Competitive, equitable salary with top-tier health benefits, dental, and vision insurance
• Hybrid work environment, with expectation for local Clions (Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Dublin, London, New York City and Sydney) to be in office min. twice per week.
• Flexible time off policy, with an encouraged 20 days off per year.
• $2000 annual counseling benefit
• RRSP matching and RESP contribution
• Clioversary recognition program with special acknowledgement at 3, 5, 7, and 10 years

The expected salary range for this role is $82,600 to $111,800 CAD. Initial placement within the range is informed by geographic region, experience, and skillset, with room to progress as impact and tenure grow. Final offer amounts will vary based on candidate profile.

Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity (DIBE) & Accessibility

Our team shows up as their authentic selves, and are united by our mission. We are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. We pride ourselves in building and fostering an environment where our teams feel included, valued, and enabled to do the best work of their careers, wherever they choose to log in from. We believe that different perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and experiences result in higher-performing teams and better innovation. We are committed to equal employment and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Clio provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our culture at clio.com/careers

We're a Human and High Performing AI company, meaning we use artificial intelligence to improve all of our operations. In recruitment, AI helps us streamline the process for greater efficiency. However, we've built our systems to ensure that a human always reviews AI-generated output, and we never make automated hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: We only communicate with candidates through official @clio.com email addresses.