Procurement Specialist

Vendasta Technologies; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Saskatoon is seeking a Procurement Specialist to enhance procurement processes and drive cost efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of experience in procurement and strong communication skills. You will manage vendor relationships, analyze data for optimization, and support cross-functional teams to meet stakeholder needs. This position offers a dynamic environment to help shape the future of AI in local economies.

Benefits

Employee Options Program

Daily snacks and vibrant cafeteria

Education reimbursement

Community initiatives

Leadership development programs

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or contract administration.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with contract terms and stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities

• Support stakeholder needs analysis and vendor sourcing.
• Manage procurement contracts and renewals.
• Drive cost control through negotiation and vendor performance management.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Education

Post-secondary education in business, finance, supply chain, or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Excel/Sheets

Job description

Overview

Procurement Specialist — Saskatoon

At Vendasta, we’re leading the AI revolution from Saskatoon—and beyond. We work together to empower our partners and customers through our AI-powered customer acquisition and engagement platform to help them get more customers—and keep them.

We’re looking for a Procurement Specialist who is energized by building structure and driving cost efficiencies through smart procurement and excited to revamp and mature Vendasta’s procurement program with a focus on software and services. In this role, you’ll play a key part in helping small and medium-sized businesses succeed—while shaping the future of AI for local economies.

Your Impact

As a Procurement Specialist you\'ll work with cross-functional teams across R&D, Tech, Finance, and internal stakeholders to:

• Support stakeholder needs analysis, vendor sourcing, and lead competitive benchmarking or RFP processes.
• Manage procurement contracts and renewals, ensuring risk mitigation and pricing alignment with Vendasta’s goals.
• Drive cost control and optimization through data analysis, negotiation, and vendor performance management.
• Champion procurement best practices and help mature our procurement processes, including preparation for PO system implementation.
• Foster strong vendor relationships while holding vendors accountable to commitments and performance standards.

What You Bring to the Table

You bring 1–3 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or contract administration, ideally with exposure to SaaS or technology procurement. Your strong communication and negotiation skills enable you to manage both vendors and internal stakeholders confidently—even in ambiguous environments. You\'re independent, proactive, and not afraid to challenge the status quo when you see opportunities to improve.

Must-have:

• Post-secondary education in business, finance, supply chain, or a related field
• Proven ability to work independently and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Familiarity with contract terms, vendor management, and stakeholder alignment
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Excel/Sheets

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with procurement software/tools
• Understanding of contract legal/financial terms
• Exposure to vendor security and compliance (e.g., Vanta, SOC 2)
• Background or certification in supply chain/procurement (e.g., SCMP, ASCM)

About Vendasta

We help businesses get more customers—and keep them. We’re on a mission to build the most trusted AI-powered platform for small businesses and the partners who support them. At Vendasta, you’ll be part of something ambitious: helping bring AI transformation to local businesses at scale.

Perks

Join the Vendasta team, where your well-being and growth come first. You’ll enjoy:

• Employee Options Program
• Daily snacks, vibrant cafeteria, and Friday lunches
• Education reimbursement and leadership development programs
• Community initiatives and volunteer opportunities
• A culture driven by our values: Drive, Innovation, Respect, and Agility

Discover your potential. Build something that matters. Join the AI revolution from right here in Saskatoon