Senior Director, Analyst - Public Cloud Sourcing Expert

Gartner; New Brunswick; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier employer in Canada seeks a Cloud Procurement Expert to drive cloud transformation projects and negotiate high-value contracts. Ideal candidates possess a bachelor's degree in a related field, 15+ years of relevant experience, and in-depth knowledge of AWS, Azure, and Oracle. This role offers a hybrid working environment and market-leading benefits including generous paid time off. Successful candidates will engage with diverse teams and provide actionable advice to clients.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits

Annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hybrid work environment

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant industry experience in sourcing or negotiating IT services.
• Experience in IT procurement for cloud contracts.
• Proven track record of negotiating high-value public cloud contracts.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative research content for clients on Outsourced IT Services.
• Advise clients on cloud transformation project providers.
• Lead negotiations for multiyear contracts for public cloud services.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Cloud optimization knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, computer science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

Oracle

Job description

Why consider this job opportunity

• Salary up to 174,600 CAD
• Opportunity for annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Market‑leading benefit programs including generous paid time off and charity match program
• Flexible hybrid work environment, allowing for remote work when productive
• Chance to work with a diverse team and contribute to impactful client outcomes

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Create innovative research content to guide clients in achieving business outcomes from Outsourced IT Services
• Provide actionable advice through various media, assisting clients in selecting providers for cloud transformation projects
• Advise on end‑to‑end sourcing projects for public cloud services and lead negotiations for multiyear contracts
• Assist clients in optimizing contract terms, focusing on cost and risk mitigation
• Continuously monitor cloud service pricing trends and vendor discount programs to inform negotiations

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, computer science, or a related field; master’s degree preferred
• 15+ years of relevant industry experience in sourcing or negotiating IT services, including at least three years in IT procurement for cloud contracts
• Proven track record of negotiating high‑value public cloud contracts
• Deep knowledge of public cloud optimization and transformation services, including experience with AWS, Azure, and Oracle
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and analyze data for insights

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Expertise in cloud‑native professional and managed services
• Familiarity with Oracle workload solutions such as PeopleSoft or JD Edwards
• Previous experience in a leadership role within sourcing or consulting
• Strong presentation skills, comfortable engaging with diverse audiences
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders

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