IT Procurement Specialist
64000 - 76000 CAD per year
Company:StackAdapt
Location:Canada
Languages:English
Skills:
AWSLeadershipProject ManagementPythonSQLArtificial IntelligenceBusiness AnalysisCloud ComputingData AnalysisGCPMachine LearningMicrosoft AzureNumpyOracleQASAPSCRUMSharePointVisual BasicProject CoordinationGoogle AnalyticsJiraTableauStrategyRelease ManagementStrategic ManagementAgile methodologiesNegotiationComplianceTeam managementStakeholder managementFinancial analysisSaaSCritical thinkingNegotiation skillsReportingTrainingCross-functional collaborationRisk ManagementProcess improvementAnalytical thinkingData analytics
Requirements:
Experience in strategic IT procurement with hands-on experience managing and executing sourcing and contracting activities for hardware, enterprise SaaS/PaaS, and professional services Comprehensive knowledge of IT Supplier base and expert-level negotiation skills in executing complex IT contracts Strong understanding of P2P lifecycle management, procurement best practices Expertise in SaaS procure-to-pay platforms (Zip experience is ideal) Strong analytics skills in Excel/Google Sheets Ability to think critically and offer creative, outside-the-box, and innovative solutions Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills Proven ability to prioritize, plan work across multiple deadlines, and interpret complex contractual terms
Responsibilities:
Lead negotiations for new and renewal SaaS contracts Support stakeholders with end-to-end large-scale, cross-functional RFPs Proactively identify and eliminate redundant spend Help design and implement procurement frameworks and process improvements Conduct comprehensive cost analysis using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies Build and maintain constructive vendor partnerships Serve as the key liaison with Privacy, Legal and InfoSec Utilize P2P platforms (ZIP) to own the P2P lifecycle Uphold and monitor rigorous standards for agreements, purchase orders (POs), and approval procedures
