Senior Manager, Global IT Procurement

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

The Senior Manager – Global IT Procurement is responsible for leading IT procurement activities across their assigned categories. This role focuses on owning category strategy, driving sourcing events, negotiating with key strategic suppliers, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies, ESG standards, and digital procurement processes. The Senior Manager – Global IT Procurement works closely with the Director, Global IT Procurement and internal stakeholders to deliver cost savings and operational efficiency.

Where Your Ideas Matter

If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role offers the chance to work on projects that push boundaries and impact communities worldwide. Be part of a team that values your ideas, expertise, and growth.

Your Impact

Sourcing Execution & Support

• Create category strategies for spend under management highlighting how WSP can extract maximum value from its suppliers and spend.
• Prepare and conduct IT sourcing events (RFx) and analyze supplier proposals.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on defined criteria.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing and terms with potential and existing suppliers.
• Support contract development and ensure proper documentation in procurement systems.

Supplier Management

• Maintain accurate supplier records and performance metrics.
• Monitor compliance with contractual terms and escalate issues to the Global IT Procurement Director.
• Facilitate communication between suppliers and internal stakeholders for operational needs.

ESG & Compliance

• Ensure sourcing activities adhere to organizational policies, ESG standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Track and report ESG compliance for assigned suppliers.

Digital Tools & Process Efficiency

• Utilize digital platforms and procurement systems to manage sourcing activities.
• Support data entry, reporting, and analytics for sourcing performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with internal teams to gather requirements and provide procurement updates.
• Assist in preparing presentations and reports.

Financial & Operational Support

• Analyze spend data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.Prepare cost analysis and provide savings tracking for assigned categories.
• Ensure accuracy in purchase orders.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret supplier data and market trends.
• Attention to Detail: Strong capability to manage documentation and compliance requirements.
• Collaboration: Effective communication skills for working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Digital Proficiency: Experience with e-sourcing platforms and procurement systems.
• ESG Awareness: Understanding of sustainability and ethical sourcing principles.
• Exposure to category management or strategic sourcing projects.
• Experience with procurement analytics and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of global sourcing practices and risk management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (mandatory). French language proficiency is considered an asset.

Why choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $122,900 – $162,800

MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400

Atlantic Provinces & QC: $111,000 – $147,400

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .

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