Procurement Manager (Contract)

Numeris; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Numeris is seeking a Procurement Manager in Canada to lead end-to-end procurement and vendor management, driving value through strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance optimization. The role collaborates with Legal, Privacy, and IT to develop governance, enable informed purchasing decisions, and deliver measurable financial and operational benefits via strong supplier partnerships.

5–7 years of relevant experience is expected, with a professional procurement

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related field.
• Professional procurement certification (SCMP, CPSM, CIPS) is a strong asset.
• 5-7 years of experience in contract negotiations and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, procurement operations, and contract management.
• Knowledge of supplier relationship management and vendor performance practices.
• Understanding of MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, licensing and service agreements.

Responsibilities

• Procurement management: intake, assess, prioritize procurement requests with stakeholders.
• Strategic sourcing: coordinate RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs, evaluate vendors and contract.
• Contract lifecycle management: renewals, planning, negotiations, amendments, terminations.
• Contract review and legal support: initial reviews of MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and amendments.
• Commercial negotiations: lead or support supplier negotiations for pricing and terms.
• Supplier relationship management: monitor performance and coordinate business reviews.
• Spend analysis and optimization: identify cost-saving opportunities and consolidation.
• Procurement governance and risk management: develop policies and ensure compliance.
• Procurement advisory: guidance on sourcing approaches and best practices.
• Operations and reporting: maintain systems, templates, and spend analyses.
• Continuous improvement: optimize processes for efficiency and governance.
• Special projects: lead procurement management system implementation.

Skills

Advanced negotiation

Vendor relationship management

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract review

Education

Undergraduate Degree

SCMP/CPSM/CIPS certification

Tools

ERP platforms

Contract management systems

Microsoft 365 applications

MSAs / SOWs / NDAs

Job description

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.

The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing the organization's procurement and vendor management function. The role drives value creation through effective sourcing, contract management, supplier performance optimization, and risk mitigation while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Working collaboratively across departments, the Procurement Manager establishes procurement best practices, strengthens governance, enables informed purchasing decisions, and delivers measurable financial and operational benefits through strategic supplier partnerships.

What you will do

• Procurement Management: Manage the intake, assessment, and prioritization of procurement requests, partnering with business stakeholders to define requirements, determine appropriate sourcing approaches, and coordinate procurement activities through contract execution.

• Strategic Sourcing: Partner with business stakeholders to coordinate RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs, as appropriate, including requirements gathering, vendor evaluation, selection, and contracting.

• Contract Lifecycle Management: Manage contract renewals, including planning, business reviews, commercial negotiations, amendments, extensions, and terminations, ensuring alignment with business needs and organizational objectives.

• Contract Review and Legal Support: Support in-house Legal Counsel by conducting initial reviews of commercial agreements and other contracts, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and amendments. Identify commercial considerations, potential risks, and matters requiring legal review or escalation.

• Commercial Negotiations: Lead or support supplier negotiations in collaboration with key stakeholders to achieve competitive pricing, favorable contractual terms, appropriate service levels, and overall value for the organization.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, monitor vendor performance, and coordinate business reviews to support service quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Spend Analysis and Optimization: Analyze organizational spend and supplier activity to identify opportunities for cost savings, vendor consolidation, process efficiencies, and improved commercial outcomes.

• Procurement Governance and Risk Management: Develop, maintain, and support adherence to procurement policies, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks. Coordinate with Legal, Privacy, Information Security, and other stakeholders to support compliance and mitigate procurement and supplier-related risks.

• Procurement Advisory: Provide procurement guidance and recommendations to business stakeholders on sourcing approaches, supplier selection, contract management, and procurement best practices to support informed decision-making.

• Procurement Operations and Reporting: Maintain procurement systems, workflows, contract repositories, templates, and documentation. Prepare procurement metrics, spend analyses, and management reporting to support visibility, informed decision-making, and organizational accountability.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to procurement processes, workflows, and practices to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen governance, and improve the overall effectiveness of the procurement function.

• Special Projects: leads the assessment, selection, and implementation of a procurement management system, partnering with key stakeholders to establish requirements, optimize workflows, and enhance procurement efficiency, visibility, and reporting capabilities.

What you have

• Education: Undergraduate Degree in a similar field

• Certification: Professional procurement certification (SCMP, CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent) is considered a strong asset.

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in contract negotiations and working with cross-functional teams

• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, procurement operations, and contract management principles.

• Knowledge of supplier relationship management and vendor performance management practices.

• Understanding commercial contracting, including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, licensing agreements, and service agreements.

• Knowledge of procurement governance, policies, controls, and approval frameworks.

• Understanding risk management principles, including vendor risk, cybersecurity, privacy, legal, and regulatory considerations.

• Knowledge of competitive sourcing methodologies, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.

• Understanding of spend analysis, budgeting, cost management, and savings measurement.

• Familiarity with procurement technologies, contract management systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft 365 applications.

• Knowledge of applicable procurement legislation, ethical procurement practices, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to achieve favorable commercial and contractual outcomes.
• Strong vendor and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with pricing analysis, total cost of ownership assessments, and business case development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level presentation and reporting capabilities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration among Finance, Legal, Privacy, Security, Technology, and business stakeholders.
• Strong contract review and commercial assessment capabilities.
• Legal experience an asset; i.e paralegal, legal clerk, legal assistant background

$85,000 - $95,000 a year

Values

Stronger Together:

We succeed through collaboration with each other and with the industry. Unity drives our impact.

Innovation with Intent:

We embrace change and challenge convention. Our innovation is purposeful, driven by insights, guided by strategy, and focused on delivering meaningful future-proofed solutions.

People First:

We prioritize the well-being, growth and voices of our people. We actively listen, support development, and create space where everyone can succeed.

Excellence in Motion:

We pursue continuous improvement in everything we do, from our processes to our time to market. With a growth mindset and a commitment to excellence, we bring solutions to life with precision and purpose.

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.