Procurement Advisor - Consultant (Contract)

TMX Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Advisor to enhance their procurement processes and manage supplier relationships. This role is pivotal in integrating newly acquired businesses and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management and negotiation skills, with a proven track record in IT procurement. Join a dynamic team where you can leverage your expertise to drive impactful change and contribute to the growth of a leading financial services organization. This contract position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Generous Time-Off

Wellness Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years in IT procurement lifecycle management.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Experience in M&A integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex sourcing files and ensure timelines are met.
• Execute end-to-end procurement lifecycle including RFI/RFP processes.
• Engage stakeholders and communicate status of agreements.

Skills

Project Management

Negotiation

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certifications in Procurement

Job description

Procurement Advisor - Consultant (Contract)

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The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.

Ready to be part of the action?

The Procurement Advisor will play a key role in the integration of newly acquired businesses. This position involves identifying technology and enterprise contracts, analyzing overlaps with existing TMX suppliers, and coordinating supplier due diligence for non-standard contracts. This includes working with legal counsel, information security, and other cross-functional teams to ensure agreements align with TMX policies and standards. The Advisor will act as the primary liaison for Procurement, providing regular status updates to the Integration team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Take a project management approach to managing multiple simultaneous complex sourcing files and ensure deliverables are met within the required timelines.
• Execute end to end procurement lifecycle including: Support RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, supplier selection, supplier due diligence, and contract negotiation and execution working with legal counsel, information security and other cross functional areas of the organization to ensure agreements meet TMX policies and standards.
• Ensure that the outcomes of due diligence supported by the procurement team are clearly understood by spend owners and all applicable procurement risk assessment protocols/procedures are complied with.
• Engage end client stakeholders to understand key priorities and communicate and report to functional leadership and end client stakeholders the status of agreements and any critical external relationships that could otherwise impact planning and decision making.
• Support the resolution of sophisticated contract related issues with suppliers as needed
• Work on both complex and administrative tasks throughout the end to end procurement engagement.
• Manage procurement activities related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Actively manage and lead day-to-day supplier relationships for productive, mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Apply business intelligence and reporting made available by the Manager, Analysis and Reporting in order to make actionable recommendations on sourcing and supplier management for key suppliers.
• Responsible for accurate data and analysis in monthly and quarterly reports to the team.
• Proactively monitor and analyze performance and trends within categories to identify issues and opportunities that support the business.
• Contribute to the development of improved strategic sourcing strategies and processes.
• Identify high impact cost reduction opportunities.
• Leverage the organization’s buying power to optimize costs, access new suppliers, reduce lead times, and guarantee supply.
  
  

Must haves:

• Minimum 3 years previous experience managing activities across the end-to-end IT procurement lifecycle
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Track record of delivering on commitments and meeting client expectations
• Responds to clients inquiries with a sense of urgency and putting clients first
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Builds relationships with internal and external partners to drive engagement and ensure their input and support using problem-solving, persuasion, and proactive communication skills
• Strong negotiating, persuading, and influencing skills
• Is a change agent and embraces new ways of working, tools, and technologies.
• Keeps up to date on new industry trends and best practices
  
  

Nice to Have:

• M&A Integration experience
• Understanding of Third Party Risk Management
  
  

Note: The Consultant role is a contract position until December 31, 2025.

In the market for…

Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.

Connection - With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.

Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy.

Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived!

Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Apply now.

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

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