Manager, Procurement

eSentire; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible vacation plan

Company-wide equity program

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Canada is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to oversee technology procurement and lead a Procurement Specialist. The role involves negotiating vendor contracts, optimizing SaaS and cloud portfolios, and driving category strategies. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in NetSuite and Salesforce. Join a collaborative culture focused on innovation and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement with technology category depth (SaaS, cloud, OEM/resell, hardware) and experience leading or managing others.
• Strong negotiator with contract literacy (MSAs, DPAs, SOWs) and experience in cybersecurity/data protection.
• Proven SaaS renewal management and license optimization experience.
• Proficiency with NetSuite (ERP/procure-to-pay), Salesforce, and Agiloft.
• Data-driven, organized, and able to influence cross-functionally; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations, or related field; CPSM/MCIPS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technology procurement across all spend areas.
• Drive savings, negotiate advantageous terms, optimize our SaaS and cloud portfolios.
• Build and execute category strategies that reduce total cost of ownership.
• Negotiate, review, and administer vendor contracts to secure advantageous pricing.
• Manage a Procurement Specialist and partner with various teams.
• Create and analyze procurement dashboards in NetSuite and Excel/BI.

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist at eSentire, a leading Canadian-based cybersecurity company specializing in Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

About eSentire:

eSentire is on a mission to hunt, investigate and stop cyber threats before they become business disrupting events. We were founded on the premise that if you can’t find a solution, you build it. Entrepreneurship and innovation are in our DNA. Our culture is based on transparency, teamwork, and continuous innovation.

As the authority in Managed Detection and Response, we protect the critical data and applications of 2000+ organizations in 80+ countries, across 35 industries from known and unknown cyber threats.

About the role:

You will own end-to-end technology procurement across all spend areas, with a particular focus on software, cloud, OEMs, and computer hardware. Reporting to the VP, Finance, you’ll drive savings, negotiate advantageous terms, optimize our SaaS and cloud portfolios, and ensure internal teams get the right solutions on time and at the right cost. You’ll directly manage a Procurement Specialist and partner closely with Engineering, IT, Finance, Legal, Product and Marketing to support growth.

What you’ll do

• Category leadership (SaaS, Cloud, OEM/resell, Hardware)
• Build and execute category strategies that reduce total cost of ownership while improving supplier performance and resilience.
• Lead SaaS portfolio rationalization and vendor consolidation to prevent tech‑stack creep; standardize license tiers and terms.
• Partner with internal business partners to optimize spend (commitment discounts, rightsizing, storage tiering).
• Negotiate, review, and administer vendor contracts to secure advantageous pricing and terms.
• Contracting and renewals: Own renewals calendar and negotiation strategy for all software subscriptions; right‑size license counts using utilization data; prevent auto‑renew surprises.
• Negotiate commercial and legal terms (pricing, SLAs, data security/DPAs, IP, liability caps, termination, audit rights) with Legal and Security.
• Drive CLM workflows in Agiloft, maintain templates and clause libraries; track cycle times and obligations.
• Sourcing and supplier management: Run competitive RFP processes and perform TCO analyses; deliver competitive events with clear award criteria.
• Establish supplier scorecards; manage risk (financial health, cybersecurity posture, continuity, compliance) with Security team.
• For OEMs we resell: manage price lists, rebates/discounts, and pass‑through terms; and align with Sales/RevOps.
• Operations and compliance: Translate stakeholder needs into clear business requirements and sourcing plans; set SLAs for intake and turnaround.
• Enforce purchasing policy and process; drive maverick‑spend reduction and contract coverage.
• Create and analyze procurement dashboards in NetSuite and Excel/BI; report savings, PPV, cycle time, and compliance KPIs.
• Oversee daily buying operations (RFQs, POs, receipts), supplier onboarding, and master data integrity across NetSuite/Salesforce/Agiloft.

What you bring

• 5+ years in procurement with technology category depth (SaaS, cloud, OEM/resell, hardware) and experience leading or managing others; people‑lead experience preferred.
• Strong negotiator with contract literacy (MSAs, DPAs, SOWs) and experience in cybersecurity/data protection (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, PIPEDA/GDPR concepts).
• Proven SaaS renewal management and license optimization; vendor consolidation and portfolio rationalization experience.
• Proficiency with NetSuite (ERP/procure‑to‑pay), Salesforce (usage/asset/entitlement alignment), and Agiloft (CLM). Advanced Excel; BI tools a plus.
• Data‑driven, organized, and able to influence cross‑functionally; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations, or related field; or CPSM/MCIPS a plus.

Work model and location

• Hybrid: 3 days/week onsite in Waterloo, Ontario.
• Occasional travel for supplier meetings or team events.

How you’ll work with us

• You’ll manage a Procurement Specialist, providing coaching, prioritization, and growth opportunities.
• You’ll collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, Operations, Security, Finance, Legal, and RevOps to align on priorities and delivery timeline.

Our Culture and Values

At eSentire we work in a collaborative and innovative work environment. We work with brilliant and passionate people who strive and encourage others to do their best. eSentire’s idea‑rich environment welcomes creative and sometimes unconventional perspectives!

We celebrate diversity, operating with mutual respect and consideration, in an environment that fosters inclusivity for all. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger – if you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. It takes a diverse set of thoughts, cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to be a true market leader.

Total Rewards

We believe in rewarding performance and providing comprehensive benefits tailored to support your well‑being. Our package includes comprehensive health benefits, a flexible vacation plan, and participation in our company‑wide equity program, allowing you to share in the success and growth of our organization.

Accommodation

If you have any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please reach out to our HR team at [e-mail] and any accommodation needs will be addressed upon request. Your talents and unique perspectives are valued, and we look forward to the opportunity to work together to build a more inclusive future.

It's our mission at eSentire to protect our customers 24/7/365 and we extend this conviction to job seekers. During the application and interview process, eSentire will communicate with you from one of our corporate "@esentire.com" email addresses, never from a public email address. We strive to provide a welcoming, respectful, and thorough interview process, providing the candidate with ample opportunity to spend time with the hiring manager, recruiter, and future colleagues face to face, or using a video conference technology.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing

Industries

Computer and Network Security and Software Development

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