IT Procurement Specialist (Buyer III)

Job Title: IT Procurement Specialist / Buyer III

Location: Montreal, QC (Cote De Liesse) Hybrid (10 12 days/month on-site)

Position Type: Full-Time Contract (40 hours/week)

• Language Requirement: Bilingual (English \& French Mandatory)
• Vacancies: 2

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced IT Procurement Specialist (Buyer III) to join a dynamic Indirect Global Procurement and Supply Management (GPSM) team in Montreal. In this individual contributor role, you will drive high-complexity strategic sourcing projects, vendor management initiatives, process optimizations, and contribute directly to global digital transformation strategies.

If you are a skilled negotiator with deep experience in IT infrastructure, software, and vendor management across major enterprise tech providers, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing \& Category Execution: Co-draft and execute category strategies, establishing a multi-year pipeline of sourcing opportunities across assigned technology categories.
• Vendor Negotiation \& Management: Lead end-to-end deal negotiations with major enterprise software and IT vendors (e.g., Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft, Oracle, VMware).
• Business Advisory: Act as a trusted procurement advisor to internal business units, balancing multiple stakeholder interests while demonstrating an executive-level presence.
• Data \& Market Analysis: Build and maintain complex analytical models to support data-driven decision-making, leverage market insights, and evaluate strategic vendor proposals.
• Process Optimization \& Coaching: Drive continuous process improvement initiatives and mentor/coach junior team members.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bilingualism: Fully fluent in both French and English (written and spoken).
• Education \& Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Law, or a related field, paired with at least 7 years of relevant experience in IT Product Technology Procurement.
• Core Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience in strategic sourcing, technology procurement (Global IT Infrastructure, Cloud, and SaaS), and vendor selection/negotiation.
• Vendor Track Record: Proven background negotiating enterprise agreements with major tech providers (Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft, Oracle, VMware, etc.).
• On-Site Availability: Ability to work on-site 10 12 days per month at the Cote De Liesse location in Montreal.

Core Competencies \& Soft Skills

• Negotiation \& Influence: Outstanding persuasion and active listening skills with a partner-first negotiation mindset.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills, financial acumen, and digital dexterity to navigate complex procurement data.
• Communication \& Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills to work effectively with cross-functional global teams and external vendors.
• Adaptability: A continuous learning mindset, agility, creativity, and strong independent discretion.

Top Preferred Skills

• Advanced data analytics and data-driven decision-making.
• Background in process improvement and change management.
• Collaborative mindset with strong team leadership capabilities.