Strategic IT Procurement Leader

Irving Oil Ltd.; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness facility

Onsite nurse

Café access

Pension plan

Parking allowance

Flexible benefits

Paid vacation

Wellness allowance

Volunteer day

Donation matching program

Job summary

Irving Oil Ltd. is seeking a Manager, IT Procurement to lead sourcing strategies, contract management, and vendor risk across Corporate and Technology teams.

You will build a high-performing team, drive continuous improvement, and partner with stakeholders to align procurement with business goals. With 10-15 years in procurement and 7+ years leading cross-functional teams, you will shape strategic plans, foster collaboration, and ensure processes meet policy and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Technology (IT), Law or related field.
• 10-15 years of experience in procurement or contracts.
• 7+ years of experience leading cross functional teams.
• Experience in IT with an understanding of core IT functions would be an asset.
• MBA would be an asset or SCMP designation would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement teams, work with business stakeholders to prioritize business needs, identify and manage Supply Chain and Vendor risks, and drive Vendor accountability and performance
• Ensure procurement processes are followed, from conception to close-out, in accordance with Irving Oil Supply Management policy and practices
• Develop and manage a strategic procurement plan aligned to the business strategic business plans
• Lead the execution of Strategic Sourcing strategies and sourcing activities aligned to the 5-year strategic plan
• Proactively drive vendor accountability through progress meetings, issue management, order management (requisition to payment), risk management practices
• Leverage existing or new tools/practices to proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks within the Corporate and Technology teams
• Provide leadership and coaching to a diverse team of procurement professionals, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities, enabling career growth opportunities, and providing support to deliver on key business objectives

Skills

Leadership

Strategic procurement

Vendor risk management

Data analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Communication

Contracts knowledge

Education

University degree in Business, Technology (IT), Law or related field

MBA would be an asset

SCMP designation would be an asset

Job description

Irving Oil Ltd. is seeking a Manager, IT Procurement to lead sourcing strategies, contract management, and vendor risk across Corporate and Technology teams.

You will build a high-performing team, drive continuous improvement, and partner with stakeholders to align procurement with business goals. With 10-15 years in procurement and 7+ years leading cross-functional teams, you will shape strategic plans, foster collaboration, and ensure processes meet policy and regulatory requirements.