Senior IT Procurement Specialist

Jobtailor; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Montreal is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to manage multiple marketing and production procurement mandates from preparation through contract finalization.

You will lead contract lifecycle management, negotiate with suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines, and collaborate with Marketing, Production, Finance, and Legal to ensure compliant partnerships. Strong communication and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management in IT.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence partnerships and supplier relationships.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple marketing and production procurement mandates from preparation through contract finalization.
• Lead contract lifecycle management, including supplier onboarding, invoice approvals, and handoff to internal teams.
• Negotiate supplier contracts to optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders in Marketing, Production, Finance, and Legal throughout supplier partnerships.
• Act as primary point of contact for external partners, overseeing performance, communication, issue resolution, and quality reviews.
• Support supplier evaluation and sourcing by applying industry standards, managing NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, renewals, and market research.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Excel

Contract management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Manage multiple marketing and production procurement mandates from preparation through contract finalization.
• Lead contract lifecycle management, including supplier onboarding, invoice approvals, and handoff to internal Behaviour teams.
• Negotiate supplier contracts to optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines while ensuring compliance with business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders in Marketing, Production, Finance, and Legal throughout supplier partnerships.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external partners, overseeing performance, communication, issue resolution, and quality reviews.
• Support supplier evaluation and sourcing by applying industry standards, managing NDAs, MNDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and renewals, and leveraging market research and insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (undergraduate / 1st cycle - BAC) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management in IT.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence, build partnerships, and manage supplier relationships.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Solid understanding of contracts, supplier performance management, and procurement best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong client- and user-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement and vendor management, with a strong focus on contract lifecycle management, negotiation, and supplier performance optimization. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Contract Lifecycle Management
• Supplier Onboarding
• Invoice Approval
• Market Research
• Supplier Evaluation
• NDA Management
• MSA Management
• SOW Management
• Procurement Best Practices
• Vendor Management

Soft Skills

• Negotiation Skills
• Influencing Skills
• Communication Skills
• Client-Oriented Mindset
• Project Management

Industry Keywords

• Sourcing
• Supplier Performance ManagementInternational Environment
• Fast-Paced Environment
• Business Objectives

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office