Strategic IT Procurement Leader

Irving Oil; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Pension plan

Parking allowance

Fitness facility access

Onsite medical team

Café on site

Vacation with option to purchase more

Job summary

Irving Oil is seeking a Senior IT Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management across the Information and Technology category. You will drive value, mitigate risk, and support technology initiatives through category strategies, sourcing events, and stakeholder engagement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Technology, Cybersecurity, Legal, and Finance teams, with a focus on SAP, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of technology sourcing, software licensing, cloud services, AI technologies, and IT contracting practices.
• Advanced negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, cost optimization, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to assess and mitigate commercial, operational, cybersecurity, data privacy, and supplier-related risks.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of category management, supplier governance, procurement best practices, and contract lifecycle management.
• Ability to interpret complex agreements, evaluate commercial terms, and support legal and business requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with technology market trends and emerging solutions that support digital transformation and business innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across software, cloud, infrastructure, telecommunications, AI-enabled solutions, and professional services.
• Lead RFx processes, supplier evaluations, commercial assessments, contract negotiations, and contract execution activities.
• Partner with Technology, Cybersecurity, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and technology investments.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize value and service delivery.
• Identify cost savings opportunities, optimize total cost of ownership, and develop strategies to mitigate commercial and operational risks.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, licensing models, emerging technologies, and sourcing opportunities to inform procurement decisions.
• Support enterprise initiatives involving SAP, cloud transformation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data and analytics, and infrastructure modernization.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracting standards, and supply management best practices.
• Develop business cases, sourcing recommendations, and executive-level presentations to support decision-making.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Skills

Tech sourcing

Software licensing

Cloud services

AI technologies

IT contracting

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Cost optimization

Risk management

Communication

Category management

Contract lifecycle

Legal collaboration

Multi-priority management

Digital transformation

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related

Job description

Irving Oil is seeking a Senior IT Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management across the Information and Technology category. You will drive value, mitigate risk, and support technology initiatives through category strategies, sourcing events, and stakeholder engagement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Technology, Cybersecurity, Legal, and Finance teams, with a focus on SAP, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI initiatives.