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.
IT Procurement Specialist (Buyer III) • Montreal, QC, Canada
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