Job Description
We have a newly created opportunity for a Senior Procurement Analyst. You will take ownership of the procurement of all software, hardware, services, and more for the organization. You will focus on developing and executing procurement strategies, managing vendor agreements, and driving cost efficiencies across all business units. As a skilled negotiator and analytical thinker, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the organization receives maximum value while maintaining compliance and fostering strong supplier relationships.
This is a full-time, hybrid position, working in our Toronto office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
How you will make an impact:
Be strategic. You will lead procurement efforts across all departments, including IT, Marketing, HR, and Sales. You will act as the lead negotiator for high-value procurement initiatives, advocating for the company’s best interests, interpreting complex contracts and ensuring optimal pricing, terms, and conditions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and provide strategic procurement insights.
Foster strong vendor relationships. You will build vendor partnerships and evaluate performance, ensuring accountability to SLAs and contract terms. You will identify opportunities for cost savings and risk mitigation through strategic renegotiations and process improvements.
Manage contracts. You will oversee the entire lifecycle of vendor contracts, from drafting and negotiation to renewal and termination, ensuring compliance and value optimization. You will maintain a centralized repository for contracts and proactively manage expirations and renewals.
Analyze data. You will analyze spending data to track trends, forecast needs, and achieve budget objectives. You will report on procurement KPIs, savings achieved, and key negotiation successes.
Optimize processes. You will develop company-wide procurement policies and workflows, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. You will implement tools and technologies, such as ServiceNow's Procurement and Sourcing Operations product, to improve efficiency and transparency.
Meet compliance standards. You will ensure all procurement activities comply with applicable regulations and internal policies. You will mitigate risks associated with vendor contracts, supply chain disruptions, and procurement decisions.
What you bring:
The expertise. You have experience in high-value procurement with a focus on IT, preferably in a multi-departmental or enterprise-level company. You have worked in a source-to-pay environment. You have a proven negotiation track record and can lead complex discussions, securing favourable terms. You have expertise in optimizing procurement processes and driving efficiency. You may be a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or ITIL certified.
The technical skills. You are comfortable with various procurement tools and platforms, including ServiceNow. You have advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools. In addition, you have insights into the services and support needed with hardware installation or software implementation. You can negotiate group licensing agreements and leverage your knowledge to reduce purchase price.
The drive. You are curious and innovative, seeking new ways to increase efficiency. You are detail-oriented, organized, and adept at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, and you can stay ahead of deadlines. You thrive in a collaborative role and can work independently, taking ownership of your deliverables.
The interpersonal skills. You have professional communication skills and the confidence to make counter offers, ask for discounts, and strongly advocate for the business. Fluency in Spanish is an advantage. You can build trusting, influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You have experience educating departments on procurement processes and systems. You have the patience to guide the work of others and appreciate diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
AcuityAds came to be in 2009, and the name and brand have served us well over the years. As Acuity, we had a simple yet audacious goal: to help advertisers make smarter media buying decisions. In 2020 this culminated in the launch of our journey advertising platform, illumin. The platform’s success has grown beyond our expectations thus resulting in our decision to rebrand to illumin in 2023. As a company, illumin is committed to continuously improving digital advertising by aligning innovative technology with how marketers think and execute their advertising campaigns. As experts in programmatic media, we believe in leveraging technology that enables you to better connect with customers, building trust and transparency at every step of their journey.
