Procurement Manager

AlayaCare•Montreal, QC

40d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in helping AlayaCare scale by building a strategic, efficient, and sustainable procurement function. Reporting to the Director, Finance, you will partner with teams across the business to ensure our investments in technology, services, and vendors support our long-term goals while delivering value and managing risk. This is an opportunity to shape how procurement operates at AlayaCare. You'll influence purchasing decisions, strengthen supplier partnerships, and introduce processes that improve visibility, consistency, and cost effectiveness across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
4–6 years of experience as a Procurement Manager or similar role, preferably in the technology or SaaS sector.
Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favourable terms, pricing, and service levels from suppliers.
In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
Strong analytical skills and comfort using data and metrics to assess supplier performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Working knowledge of AI, having used AI tools in practice, and being able to demonstrate how AI has helped improve the quality, efficiency, or impact of your work.
Ability to adapt to new tools and ways of working and use AI responsibly in line with our privacy and security standards.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management is an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures that streamline the purchasing process
Lead end-to-end RFP processes, from requirements gathering to evaluation and supplier selection, to secure best-fit solutions.
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and delivery performance to support business objectives.
Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing for goods and services.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs, priorities, and timelines.
Monitor and analyze procurement metrics to identify cost savings, consolidation opportunities, and process improvements.
Manage ongoing vendor relationships, including renewals, performance discussions, and issue escalation and resolution.
Partner with Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, and spend planning by sharing procurement insights and supplier cost trends.