Senior Tech Procurement & Cloud Analytics Lead

Teranet Inc.

Toronto

On-site

CAD 121,000 - 133,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Teranet Inc. in Ontario, Canada is seeking a Senior Technology Procurement, Analytics & Cloud Specialist to lead strategic sourcing, analytics and cloud procurement for software, SaaS and cloud services.

The role partners with IT, Security, Finance and Legal to deliver cost optimization, risk management and renewal strategies. The successful candidate will develop procurement intelligence, dashboards and practical tools, using data to advise on spend, usage and vendor plans.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in technology procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, software licensing or a related commercial role.
Practical experience managing sourcing activities and negotiations for software, SaaS, cloud or technology services.
Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel and experience using data to support commercial decisions; Power BI experience is an asset.
Working knowledge of software licensing, renewals, contracts and commercial models; experience with Azure, cloud marketplaces, MACC or FinOps practices is preferred.
Sound commercial judgement and the ability to develop practical recommendations from complex or incomplete information.
Able to manage priorities independently, collaborate across teams and communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Post‑secondary education in a relevant field or equivalent experience; procurement, software asset management, cloud or analytics certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Negotiation: Manage technology sourcing initiatives through requirements, competitive events, evaluation, negotiation, contracting and implementation hand‑off.
Coordinate technology vendor and reseller activities, including renewal planning, usage validation and commercial discussions.
Develop commercial recommendations using benchmarks, competitive tension and vendor or reseller options to improve cost, flexibility, service levels, risk and contract terms.
Evaluate opportunities such as right‑sizing, co‑terming, consolidation, enterprise agreements, rebates and price protection.
Review contracts and order forms with Legal and business stakeholders, coordinate approvals, document decisions and track savings and cost avoidance.
Support purchase‑to‑pay activities as required, including requisitions, vendor setup, purchase orders and due‑diligence approvals.