Sr. Director Analyst, Sourcing and Procurement Technology Expert (Remote-Eastern Canada)

Gartner; Canada; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading Research & Advisory company in Canada is seeking an experienced professional to provide research and advisory services in procurement technology. Candidates should have at least 12 years of experience, including extensive knowledge of procurement application vendors. This role offers highly competitive compensation, flexibility to work hybrid, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Continuous learning and professional development

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience with procurement application vendors and technologies.
• Extensive experience in Sourcing and Procurement application implementation or administration.
• Strong familiarity with major technology providers' solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide research and advisory services to global clients in the procurement technology sector.
• Write high-quality, actionable research documents and represent thought leadership.
• Advise leaders on utilizing AI to enhance automation.

Skills

Procurement application experience

Digital enablement

AI strategy development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Coupa

SAP Ariba

GEP

Docusign

Icertis

Job description

Employer Industry: Research & Advisory Services

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Opportunity to work with a world‑leading Research & Advisory company
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits for top performers
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid environment, balancing remote work and in‑office collaboration
• Engage in meaningful work that has a significant impact on global organizations
• Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture that values diversity

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Provide research and advisory services to global clients in the procurement technology sector
• Write high‑quality, actionable research documents and represent thought leadership
• Advise procurement technology leaders on utilizing AI to enhance automation and improve sourcing processes
• Assist clients in selecting the best‑fit technology vendors and developing procurement technology strategies
• Facilitate the planning and implementation of procurement technology solutions

What is Required (Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
• 12+ years of experience with procurement application vendors and technologies
• Extensive experience in Sourcing and Procurement application implementation or administration
• Strong familiarity with solutions from major technology providers such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, and GEP
• Experience leading strategic transformation projects focused on digital enablement

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience developing and deploying an AI strategy for procurement
• Familiarity with CLM software and providers like Docusign and Icertis
• Perspective on emerging technologies relevant to procurement
• Ability to articulate the value of procurement and sourcing technology in business contexts

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