Strategic Tech Procurement Lead (SaaS, Cloud & Hardware)

eSentire; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Canada is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage technology procurement, focusing on SaaS and cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a background in technology categories. This hybrid role requires collaboration with various internal departments and managing a Procurement Specialist.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement with technology category depth.
• Experience leading or managing others is preferred.
• Strong negotiator with contract literacy.
• Proven SaaS renewal management and license optimization.
• Data-driven and organized with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technology procurement across all spend areas.
• Manage a Procurement Specialist and partner with internal teams.
• Run competitive RFP processes and deliver competitive events.
• Translate stakeholder needs into business requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

SaaS optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations, or related field

CPSM/MCIPS certification

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce

Agiloft

Excel

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in Canada is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage technology procurement, focusing on SaaS and cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a background in technology categories. This hybrid role requires collaboration with various internal departments and managing a Procurement Specialist.