Procurement Specialist

Jobtailor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced procurement leader in Toronto, Ontario to own end-to-end procurement initiatives—from requirements to vendor selection, negotiation, and contract implementation. You will develop strategic sourcing plans balancing cost, risk, and quality while leading sourcing events such as RFIs and RFPs.

The role requires managing vendor relationships across the contract lifecycle and driving governance, dashboards, and reporting.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or supply chain experience, preferably in SaaS, technology, or professional services
• Experience negotiating commercial contracts and managing supplier relationships
• Experience leading sourcing events, including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, contract lifecycle management, and vendor risk management
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and procurement reporting

Responsibilities

• Create and lead end-to-end procurement activities from business requirements through vendor selection, negotiation, contracting, and implementation
• Develop sourcing strategies balancing cost, quality, risk, and business objectives
• Lead competitive sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and vendor evaluations
• Identify vendor consolidation, purchasing standardization, and spend-reduction opportunities
• Partner with business leaders on procurement strategies aligned with organizational priorities
• Lead commercial negotiations for technology, SaaS, professional services, consulting, and corporate services agreements
• Manage vendor relationships throughout the contract lifecycle, including performance reviews, renewals, and risk mitigation
• Maintain and enhance the centralized contract repository and renewal management process
• Develop vendor scorecards and supplier performance metrics
• Establish and improve procurement policies, workflows, templates, and governance processes
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, security requirements, legal standards, and financial controls
• Coordinate vendor due diligence and risk assessments with Information Security, Privacy, Legal, and Finance
• Support procurement systems, automation initiatives, and reporting capabilities
• Analyze organizational spend to identify savings opportunities and improve purchasing efficiency
• Prepare procurement dashboards, executive reporting, and key performance indicators
• Provide procurement guidance and consulting to stakeholders across the business
• Support annual budgeting and strategic planning through vendor and spend analysis
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives improving efficiency, scalability, and employee experience
• Stay current on procurement best practices, market trends, and supplier innovations
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects supporting operational excellence

Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Influencing Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

SCMP

CPSM

CIPS

CPPB

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Procurement Systems

Contract Lifecycle Management

Procurement Dashboards

Job description

• Create and lead end-to-end procurement activities from business requirements through vendor selection, negotiation, contracting, and implementation
• Develop sourcing strategies balancing cost, quality, risk, and business objectives
• Lead competitive sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and vendor evaluations
• Identify vendor consolidation, purchasing standardization, and spend-reduction opportunities
• Partner with business leaders on procurement strategies aligned with organizational priorities
• Lead commercial negotiations for technology, SaaS, professional services, consulting, and corporate services agreements
• Manage vendor relationships throughout the contract lifecycle, including performance reviews, renewals, and risk mitigation
• Maintain and enhance the centralized contract repository and renewal management process
• Develop vendor scorecards and supplier performance metrics
• Establish and improve procurement policies, workflows, templates, and governance processes
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, security requirements, legal standards, and financial controls
• Coordinate vendor due diligence and risk assessments with Information Security, Privacy, Legal, and Finance
• Support procurement systems, automation initiatives, and reporting capabilities
• Analyze organizational spend to identify savings opportunities and improve purchasing efficiency
• Prepare procurement dashboards, executive reporting, and key performance indicators
• Provide procurement guidance and consulting to stakeholders across the business
• Support annual budgeting and strategic planning through vendor and spend analysis
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives improving efficiency, scalability, and employee experience
• Stay current on procurement best practices, market trends, and supplier innovations
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects supporting operational excellence

Requirements

• 5–10 years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or supply chain experience, preferably in SaaS, technology, or professional services
• Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial contracts and managing supplier relationships
• Experience leading sourcing events, including RFPs, RFIs, and vendor evaluations
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, contract lifecycle management, and vendor risk management
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders across multiple business functions
• Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting
• Experience implementing or optimizing procurement systems or CLM platforms
• Experience supporting global procurement operations across multiple regions
• Knowledge of SaaS licensing, software procurement, cloud services, and professional services agreements
• Professional procurement certification (SCMP, CPSM, CIPS, CPPB, or equivalent) is an asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end procurement activities, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management, while ensuring compliance with internal policies and financial controls. Proficient in developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships to drive cost savings and operational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Management
• Vendor Negotiation
• Strategic Sourcing
• Contract Lifecycle Management
• Stakeholder Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Vendor Management
• Sourcing Strategy Development
• Spend Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Procurement Governance
• Risk Assessment
• Performance Metrics Development
• Procurement Reporting
• Project Management
• Data Analysis

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Collaboration
• Influencing Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• SCMP
• CPSM
• CIPS
• CPPB

Industry Keywords

• SaaS
• Technology Procurement
• Professional Services
• Vendor Evaluation
• Competitive Sourcing
• Spend-Reduction
• Procurement Transformation
• Market Trends
• Supplier Innovations

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Procurement Systems
• Contract Lifecycle Management Platforms
• Procurement Dashboards