Senior IT Procurement Specialist

Irving Oil; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Pension plan

Parking allowance

Fitness facility access

Onsite medical team

Café on site

Vacation with option to purchase more

Job summary

Irving Oil is seeking a Senior IT Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management across the Information and Technology category. You will drive value, mitigate risk, and support technology initiatives through category strategies, sourcing events, and stakeholder engagement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Technology, Cybersecurity, Legal, and Finance teams, with a focus on SAP, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of technology sourcing, software licensing, cloud services, AI technologies, and IT contracting practices.
• Advanced negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, cost optimization, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to assess and mitigate commercial, operational, cybersecurity, data privacy, and supplier-related risks.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of category management, supplier governance, procurement best practices, and contract lifecycle management.
• Ability to interpret complex agreements, evaluate commercial terms, and support legal and business requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with technology market trends and emerging solutions that support digital transformation and business innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across software, cloud, infrastructure, telecommunications, AI-enabled solutions, and professional services.
• Lead RFx processes, supplier evaluations, commercial assessments, contract negotiations, and contract execution activities.
• Partner with Technology, Cybersecurity, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and technology investments.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize value and service delivery.
• Identify cost savings opportunities, optimize total cost of ownership, and develop strategies to mitigate commercial and operational risks.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, licensing models, emerging technologies, and sourcing opportunities to inform procurement decisions.
• Support enterprise initiatives involving SAP, cloud transformation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data and analytics, and infrastructure modernization.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracting standards, and supply management best practices.
• Develop business cases, sourcing recommendations, and executive-level presentations to support decision-making.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Skills

Tech sourcing

Software licensing

Cloud services

AI technologies

IT contracting

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Cost optimization

Risk management

Communication

Category management

Contract lifecycle

Legal collaboration

Multi-priority management

Digital transformation

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related

Job description

As a Senior IT Procurement Specialist, you will lead strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management activities across the Information and Technology category. Your goal will be to maximize value, mitigate risk, and support technology initiatives by developing category strategies, leading sourcing events, and managing key supplier relationships. Your success will be demonstrated through cost savings, supplier performance improvements, strong stakeholder partnerships, and the successful delivery of procurement outcomes that support business and technology objectives.

What We Offer

• Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a café
• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across software, cloud, infrastructure, telecommunications, AI-enabled solutions, and professional services
• Lead RFx processes, supplier evaluations, commercial assessments, contract negotiations, and contract execution activities
• Partner with Technology, Cybersecurity, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and technology investments
• Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize value and service delivery
• Identify cost savings opportunities, optimize total cost of ownership, and develop strategies to mitigate commercial and operational risks
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, licensing models, emerging technologies, and sourcing opportunities to inform procurement decisions
• Support enterprise initiatives involving SAP, cloud transformation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data and analytics, and infrastructure modernization
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracting standards, and supply management best practices
• Develop business cases, sourcing recommendations, and executive-level presentations to support decision-making
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment

Your Skills

• Knowledge of technology sourcing, software licensing, cloud services, AI technologies, and IT contracting practices
• Advanced negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, cost optimization, and problem-solving capabilities
• Proven ability to assess and mitigate commercial, operational, cybersecurity, data privacy, and supplier-related risks
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Knowledge of category management, supplier governance, procurement best practices, and contract lifecycle management
• Ability to interpret complex agreements, evaluate commercial terms, and support legal and business requirements
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with technology market trends and emerging solutions that support digital transformation and business innovation

Your Experience

• Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, or supply chain roles supporting Information Technology categories
• Proven experience negotiating and managing technology agreements, including software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, telecommunications, AI-enabled solutions, and professional services
• Demonstrated success delivering category strategies, supplier performance improvements, cost savings, and risk mitigation outcomes
• Experience supporting major technology initiatives such as ERP, SAP, cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), or digital transformation programs
• Professional designation such as SCMP, CPSM, ITIL, PMP, or a related credential considered an asset

The expected salary range for this position is $78,048 - $121,754. Placement within range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.