Senior Procurement Analyst

illumin; Old Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Procurement Analyst, where you'll lead strategic procurement initiatives and drive cost efficiencies. In this hybrid role, you'll collaborate with various departments, manage vendor relationships, and optimize procurement processes. Your analytical skills will be vital in analyzing data to forecast needs and ensure compliance with regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a transformative organization that values innovation and empowers its employees. If you're detail-oriented and thrive in dynamic environments, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Coverage for prescriptions

Dental and vision coverage

Mental health services

Professional health services

Qualifications

• Experience in high-value procurement and source-to-pay environments.
• Proven negotiation track record with complex discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement efforts across departments, ensuring optimal pricing.
• Analyze spending data to track trends and achieve budget objectives.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Excel

Procurement Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Who we are

At illumin, we are transforming the advertising landscape. Our platform offers an integrated space for journey planning, execution, and reporting. It empowers marketers to connect with their audiences in powerful ways through real-time data and easy-to-use visual tools. By seamlessly combining media planning and buying in an intuitive interface, marketers can take complete control of their campaigns, meeting customers wherever they are in the buying journey and maximizing the impact of their ad spend through personalized insights for smarter decision-making.

We are at a pivotal moment, evolving into a product-led company with a team of over 100 skilled professionals and new leadership guiding our path forward. By harnessing the power of data, advancing our AI capabilities, and deeply investing in our people, we are preparing for a future that will redefine what’s possible in journey advertising.

Our work is guided by two beliefs: that the ability to execute is paramount to success and that we are only as good as our people. As we grow and transform, we are looking for team members (illumineers) who share our bias for speed, delivery over perfection, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Joining us now is a chance to be part of our transformation.

Who we need

We have a newly created opportunity for a Senior Procurement Analyst. You will take ownership of the procurement of all software, hardware, services, and more for the organization. You will focus on developing and executing procurement strategies, managing vendor agreements, and driving cost efficiencies across all business units. As a skilled negotiator and analytical thinker, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the organization receives maximum value while maintaining compliance and fostering strong supplier relationships.

This is a full-time, hybrid position, working in our Toronto office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

How you will make an impact:

• Be strategic. You will lead procurement efforts across all departments, including IT, Marketing, HR, and Sales. You will act as the lead negotiator for high-value procurement initiatives, advocating for the company’s best interests, interpreting complex contracts and ensuring optimal pricing, terms, and conditions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and provide strategic procurement insights.
• Foster strong vendor relationships. You will build vendor partnerships and evaluate performance, ensuring accountability to SLAs and contract terms. You will identify opportunities for cost savings and risk mitigation through strategic renegotiations and process improvements.
• Manage contracts. You will oversee the entire lifecycle of vendor contracts, from drafting and negotiation to renewal and termination, ensuring compliance and value optimization. You will maintain a centralized repository for contracts and proactively manage expirations and renewals.
• Analyze data. You will analyze spending data to track trends, forecast needs, and achieve budget objectives. You will report on procurement KPIs, savings achieved, and key negotiation successes.
• Optimize processes. You will develop company-wide procurement policies and workflows, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. You will implement tools and technologies to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Meet compliance standards. You will ensure all procurement activities comply with applicable regulations and internal policies. You will mitigate risks associated with vendor contracts, supply chain disruptions, and procurement decisions.

What you bring:

• The expertise. You have experience in high-value procurement, preferably in a multi-departmental or enterprise-level company. You have worked in a source-to-pay environment. You have a proven negotiation track record and can lead complex discussions, securing favourable terms. You have expertise in optimizing procurement processes and driving efficiency.
• The technical skills. You are comfortable with various procurement tools and platforms. You have advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools. In addition, you have insights into the services and support needed with hardware installation or software implementation.
• The drive. You are curious and innovative, seeking new ways to increase efficiency. You are detail-oriented, organized, and adept at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, and you can stay ahead of deadlines.
• The interpersonal skills. You have professional communication skills and the confidence to make counter offers, ask for discounts, and strongly advocate for the business. You can build trusting, influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What else should you know about us?

We are undergoing a transformative shift. We are embracing change and the opportunities that come with it, empowering every illumineer to innovate, experiment, and bring forward new ideas. This is a place where proven methods meet bold ideas, offering opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits, which include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance, and coverage for prescriptions, dental, vision, mental health, and professional health services.

Apply now

If you want to seize the opportunity to impact a company and influence an industry, and you have 70% of what we are looking for, apply now. We can't promise an interview, but we will consider your whole application.