Technology Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist

Agilus Work Solutions; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilus by Synergie in Toronto, Ontario, seeks a Technology Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist for a hybrid IT procurement role. You will partner with D&T and stakeholders to develop procurement strategies and manage IT purchases, RFPs, RFIs, and vendor negotiations.

The successful candidate will monitor vendor performance, optimize costs, and maintain contract management systems while building strong relationships with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IT products and services (hardware, software, cloud, licensing).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong project management, organization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with D&T and other departments to understand technology needs and develop procurement strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Support the development of RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs for IT-related purchases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review vendor responses and recommend vendor selection.
• Conduct market research to inform procurement decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, volume discounts, and alternative procurement methods.
• Monitor vendor spend and identify opportunities to improve cost-effectiveness.
• Liaise with vendors during contract negotiations to secure favorable terms, including pricing, SLAs, and delivery schedules.
• Review and analyze contract terms to mitigate risks and ensure alignment with organizational goals and standards.
• Maintain a contract management system to track contract expirations, renewals, and compliance obligations.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Time management

Stakeholder relations

Job description

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Technology Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist in the IT Sector in a hybrid work environment in Toronto, Ontario.

Typical day

• Collaborate with D&T and other departments to understand their technology requirements and support the development of procurement strategies to meet those needs consistent with overall company and procurement objectives.
• Support the development of RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs for IT-related purchases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review vendor responses and make recommendations for vendor selection.
• Conduct market research to inform procurement decisions and identify potential cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, volume discounts, and alternative procurement methods.
• Monitor vendor spend (costs), proactively identifying opportunities to improve cost-effectiveness.
• Liaise with vendors during contract negotiations to help secure favorable terms, including pricing, service level agreements, and delivery schedules.
• Review and analyze contract terms and conditions to mitigate risks and ensure alignment with organizational goals and standards.
• Maintain a contract management system to track contract expiration dates, renewals, and compliance obligations.

Successful candidates will have

• Strong understanding of IT products and services, including hardware, software, cloud solutions, and licensing models.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong project management, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Build/foster solid relationships and organizational alignment with all stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors
• Highly professional, ability to manage multiple vendor relationships simultaneously.

Soft skills

• Track record of driving value, optimizing processes, or identifying cost efficiencies in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated stakeholder/relationship management and networking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a foundational aptitude for negotiation and relationship building.

Total rewards

$60.00 - $80.00 hourly.

Great extendible contract opportunity with the possibility to convert to full time.

This posting is for an active opening.