Strategic IT Procurement Leader | Sourcing & Vendor Risk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work onsite

Annual bonus plan

Pension plan

Parking allowance

Flexible Benefits Plan

Paid Vacation

Wellness Allowance

Volunteer day & donation matching

Job summary

Irving Oil is seeking a Manager, IT Procurement to lead sourcing strategies, contract management, and vendor risk initiatives in a dynamic corporate environment. You will build strong stakeholder partnerships, guide a high-performing team, and drive continuous improvement across IT procurement and supply chain processes.

You will collaborate with leadership to advance strategic objectives, manage risk, and ensure procurement activities align with the company’s 5-year plan.

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement teams and driving sourcing strategy.
• Strong ability to manage vendor risk and contracts.
• Proven track record of cross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence.
• MBA or SCMP is an asset but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement teams and align with stakeholders to prioritize needs.
• Ensure procurement processes follow policy from conception to close-out.
• Develop and manage a strategic procurement plan aligned to business goals.
• Lead execution of strategic sourcing strategies and 5-year plan.
• Drive vendor accountability through progress and risk management practices.
• Mitigate supply chain risks using tools and best practices.
• Provide leadership and career development for procurement professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Influence

Strategic Vision

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Procurement Knowledge

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Contract Law

Project Initiation

Education

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

MBA

SCMP designation

Job description

Irving Oil is seeking a Manager, IT Procurement to lead sourcing strategies, contract management, and vendor risk initiatives in a dynamic corporate environment. You will build strong stakeholder partnerships, guide a high-performing team, and drive continuous improvement across IT procurement and supply chain processes.

You will collaborate with leadership to advance strategic objectives, manage risk, and ensure procurement activities align with the company’s 5-year plan.