Procurement Manager (1 Year Contract)

Numeris; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian data provider is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Toronto to develop procurement strategies and oversee vendor management. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of experience in procurement, strong analytical skills, and a degree in a relevant field. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid work location options, and a focus on continuous learning and career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and Dental benefits

Flexible work location

Continuous learning and development programs

Leadership Training offerings

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive procurement or sourcing experience in a corporate or technology-driven environment.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of procurement governance and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to align with organizational objectives.
• Oversee vendor lifecycle from selection to contract negotiation.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams on procurement alignment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related discipline

Tools

Procurement and contract management systems

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Overview

Numeris is Canada’s most trusted and authoritative source for broadcast measurement and consumer behaviour data. As well, the industry leading intelligence provider to broadcasters, advertisers, and agencies. We have been recognized for over 75 years as providing the gold standard in audience intelligence.

We have great people who do exceptional work. We take pride in building an environment of continuous learning and career advancement opportunities. Our teams are collaborative, curious, and dedicated to creating quality experiences. We love what we do, enjoy each other’s company, and support initiatives to give back to our communities. We are looking for people to help us shape the future of Numeris, and have a lot of fun along the way.

What you will do

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the strategic and operational objectives of Numeris and NLogic.
• Lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives across technology, professional services, and operations.
• Oversee the full vendor lifecycle — from selection and onboarding to contract negotiation, management, and renewal.
• Strengthen procurement governance frameworks, policies, and best practices across both organizations.
• Drive cost optimization, process improvements, and spend visibility through analytics and reporting.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to align procurement with enterprise programs, digital initiatives, and strategic priorities.
• Manage RFx (RFI, RFP, RFQ) processes and ensure adherence to internal procurement and compliance standards.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement maturity and governance under the leadership of the Director, PMO & Procurement.

What you have

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of progressive procurement or sourcing experience, ideally in a corporate or technology-driven environment.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of procurement governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with procurement and contract management systems, as well as Microsoft Office tools.
• Professional designation(s): SCMP, CPSM, or equivalent preferred.

What\'s in it for you?

• Be part of an evolutionary journey in the audience measurement and data space; work on exciting projects, add value & make a positive impact to our company.
• Competitive salary, benefits package. (Health and Dental employer paid premiums).
• Flexible work location (on-site offices in Toronto and Montreal, remote – work from home, hybrid as required per role).
• Flexible Summer Hours Program between May - September.
• Paid Time Off during the holidays’ closure between Christmas & New Year’s Day.
• Continuous learning and development via Percipio, our Learning Management System.
• Be part of additional programs such as MentorMe, which helps our employee’s network and grow within the organization.
• Leadership Training offerings for new and emerging leaders.
• Culture of great teams, coworkers and supportive leadership.

Values

Data-driven: Driving intelligence through data

Conscious Transparency: Bringing transparency in a world dominated by Walled-Gardens

Collaboration through trust: Working together towards achieving common goals

People first: Increased employee experiences through flexibility and providing a voice for everyone

Commitment to the best: Bringing the best solutions to Canada

Numeris is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to creating an accessible environment for all our employees and foster a culture that focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We believe that a diverse workforce helps everyone contribute in meaningful ways towards our shared success.