Senior Procurement Manager

Winchesters; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 103,320 - 123,984; Full time

Job summary

Winchesters in Downtown Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement – IT Infrastructure for a 6-month hybrid contract. This role involves leading the procurement lifecycle for IT infrastructure and managing complex negotiations for high-value agreements.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in IT procurement and a strong ability to influence C-suite stakeholders. Offering a competitive hourly rate between $75 – $90, this role emphasizes strategic negotiation and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IT Infrastructure procurement.
• Proven record in high-pressure commercial negotiations.
• Strong understanding of contract law and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle for IT infrastructure.
• Lead complex negotiations for multi-million dollar deals.
• Prepare presentations for senior leadership on procurement strategy.

Skills

Complex negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Contractual knowledge

IT infrastructure expertise

Risk management

Job description

Downtown Toronto (hybrid 3 - 4 days in office per week)

$75 – $90 per hour

Our client, a large Canadian business, is recruiting for a Senior Manager, Procurement – IT Infrastructure. This 6-month contract is focused on the end-to-end procurement of complex infrastructure solutions to support their global operations.

This position is centred on negotiating high‑value agreements for hardware, data centers, and cloud infrastructure. You will need to manage complex deal structures and be able to present options to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Complex Infrastructure Sourcing: Manage the full procurement lifecycle for global IT infrastructure, ensuring all hardware and services align with long‑term technical and commercial roadmaps.
• Advanced Commercial Negotiations: Act as the lead negotiator for complex deals, leveraging top‑tier commercial acumen to drive favourable pricing, scalability, and performance terms.
• Master Contractual Frameworks: Execute deep‑dive redlining and negotiation of contract language, ensuring airtight protections regarding service levels, liability, and multi‑year commitments.
• Executive Stakeholder Management: Prepare and deliver sophisticated presentations to senior leadership, distilling complex deal structures into clear, strategic recommendations for approval.
• Mitigate Infrastructure Risk: Partner with Legal and Cyber Security to identify and address risks inherent in physical and cloud infrastructure, including business continuity and data residency.

About You

• IT Category Expert: You possess extensive end‑to‑end experience specifically within IT Infrastructure procurement and have a deep understanding of the global vendor landscape.
• Strategic Lead Negotiator: A proven track record of leading high‑pressure commercial negotiations for multi‑million dollar deals where financial and operational stakes are high.
• Technically & Legally Fluent: Exceptional grasp of contract law and language; you are comfortable owning the negotiation of complex legal clauses and commercial terms independently.
• Senior Influence: Highly experienced in presenting to and influencing C‑suite and VP‑level stakeholders, with the ability to articulate the value of complex infrastructure investments.

Additional Information

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• Use of AI: Artificial Intelligence is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.