Senior Manager, Global IT Procurement

WSP•Montreal, QC

1d•CA$111,000 - CA$162,800•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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).

Nice To Haves

French language proficiency is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Ensure sourcing activities adhere to organizational policies, ESG standards, and regulatory requirements.
Track and report ESG compliance for assigned suppliers.
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.
Work with internal teams to gather requirements and provide procurement updates.
Assist in preparing presentations and reports.
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.