Procurement Consultant (Buyer)

TransUnion; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

TransUnion is seeking a procurement professional to advance RFx, sourcing, and contracting initiatives while building strong relationships with stakeholders. The role focuses on indirect spend, contract governance, and driving cost savings in a global, hybrid work environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in procurement, experience in financial services or similar, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Coupa.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as a procurement professional.
• Experience in procurement of indirect spend categories.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Procurement experience in Financial Services or similar.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of P2P software such as Coupa.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with key stakeholders and promote procurement strategies.
• Lead or support RFx, sourcing, negotiation and contracting activities.
• Manage purchase orders with strict contract compliance.
• Identify and drive continuous process improvements.
• Deliver savings, cash flow and cost‑reduction targets.
• Maintain effective supplier governance with KPIs.
• Conduct market analysis to uncover value opportunities.
• Produce standard and bespoke stakeholder reports.
• Understand third‑party regulation and implement compliance controls.

Skills

Procurement experience

Indirect spend

Contracts understanding

Microsoft Office

Coupa

Communication

P2P software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Coupa

Job description

Role Overview And Core Responsibilities

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice Team Overview TU Procure is a team of professional buyers and negotiators that acquires products and services that TransUnion requires both locally and globally. TU Procure buying teams are organized by category and commodity and are supported by TU Procure Operations. The TU Procure team also manages the relationships with vendors that supply TransUnion and also interfaces with other internal functions that oversee third party relationships such as Information Security, Accounts Payable, Finance, Legal, and Third Party Risk functions.

The team manages RFI's, RFP's and Predictive Benchmarks to facilitate the bidding process. The two most important objectives in our negotiations are to protect the company and to get the best possible cost of ownership for the products and services being acquired.

This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Core Accountabilities / Responsibilities

Developing strong working relationships with key stakeholders and working in a way that positively engages the support of stakeholders. Influencing peers to promote and implement the procurement related strategies, endorse professional procurement involvement and standard practices. Have a keen insight and understanding of the business services roadmap of upcoming demands and requirements. Leading or supporting, as necessary, all RFx, sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities. Managing the purchase order process by ensuring exemplary control and compliance to contract. Identifying and driving continuous improvement of processes. Delivering on targets (savings, cash flow, cost reduction depending on business focus) to drive improvements in operating margin and deliver the business' strategic priorities. Ensuring effective supplier relationship management and governance with supporting KPIs. Undertaking market analysis to identify new opportunities to drive value. Production/automation of standard and bespoke reporting for stakeholders. Developing a working understanding of applicable regulation pertaining to third parties / vendors / outsourcing i.e., OSFI and implement any necessary controls to ensure compliance.

Required Knowledge And Experiences

• 5 years' experience as a procurement professional.
• Experience in the Procurement of indirect spend categories.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts.
• Microsoft office i.e., Outlook, word, excel and PowerPoint.
• Procurement experience in Financial Services or a similar industry.
• Self-starter, able to work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of P2P software i.e., Coupa, an asset.

Compensation

The expected pay range for this position is $81,000 - $101,000 annually. The pay information provided for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of expected compensation for this job. In addition, variable compensation is based on applicable company guidance and plan documents as well as performance. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The opening is to backfill a previously held position.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available, including for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

TransUnion Overview

TransUnion Overview: At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver's seat of their professional development— while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence. Be a part of our Workforce for Good - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

Job Applicant Privacy Notice

TransUnion is a global information and insights company with over 12,000 associates operating in more than 30 countries. We make trust possible by ensuring each person is reliably represented in the marketplace. We do this with a Tru™ picture of each person: an actionable view of consumers, stewarded with care. Through our acquisitions and technology investments we have developed innovative solutions that extend beyond our strong foundation in core credit into areas such as marketing, fraud, risk and advanced analytics. As a result, consumers and businesses can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good® - and it leads to economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for millions of people around the world.

Internal Job Title

Consultant, Procurement

Make an impact with TransUnion

TransUnion is a global information and insights company with over 12,000 associates operating in more than 30 countries.