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About the Role

This newly created role is for a Senior IT Procurement Analyst responsible for the procurement of all software, hardware, and services. The analyst will develop procurement strategies, manage vendor agreements, and drive cost efficiencies, playing a key role in maximizing organizational value while ensuring compliance and strong supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement efforts across all departments, including IT, Marketing, HR, and Sales.
• Act as the lead negotiator for high-value procurement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and provide strategic procurement insights.
• Build vendor partnerships and evaluate performance, ensuring accountability to SLAs and contract terms.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and risk mitigation through strategic renegotiations and process improvements.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of vendor contracts, from drafting and negotiation to renewal and termination.
• Maintain a centralized repository for contracts and proactively manage expirations and renewals.
• Analyze spending data to track trends, forecast needs, and achieve budget objectives.
• Report on procurement KPIs, savings achieved, and key negotiation successes.
• Develop company-wide procurement policies and workflows.
• Implement tools and technologies, such as ServiceNow's Procurement and Sourcing Operations product, to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with applicable regulations and internal policies.
• Mitigate risks associated with vendor contracts, supply chain disruptions, and procurement decisions.

Requirements

• Experience in high-value procurement, preferably in a multi-departmental or enterprise-level company.
• Experience in a source-to-pay environment.
• Proven negotiation track record and ability to lead complex discussions.
• Expertise in optimizing procurement processes and driving efficiency.
• Comfortable with various procurement tools and platforms, including ServiceNow.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of services and support needed with hardware installation or software implementation.
• Ability to negotiate group licensing agreements and leverage knowledge to reduce purchase price.
• Curious and innovative, seeking new ways to increase efficiency.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adept at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to stay ahead of deadlines.
• Thrive in a collaborative role and can work independently, taking ownership of deliverables.
• Professional communication skills and confidence to make counter offers, ask for discounts, and advocate for the business.
• Ability to build trusting, influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience educating departments on procurement processes and systems.
• Patience to guide the work of others and appreciation for diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Possess 70% of the listed qualifications.

Skills

• Negotiation
• Data Analysis
• Contract Management
• Process Optimization
• Vendor Management
• Excel
• ServiceNow
• Spanish (advantageous)

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) (preferred)
• ITIL certified (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

• $90,000 - $110,000

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Meal credit for in-office days
• Free massage with an RMT in-house every eight weeks
• Life insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Prescription coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Mental health coverage
• Professional health services coverage
• Workplace advisor access
• Vitality Wellness app access
• $300 annual healthcare spending account

About the Company

• illumin is transforming the advertising landscape with an integrated platform for journey planning, execution, and reporting.
• The platform empowers marketers through real-time data and visual tools, combining media planning and buying for campaign control and personalized insights.
• The company is evolving into a product-led organization with over 100 employees and new leadership.
• illumin focuses on data, AI capabilities, and people development to redefine journey advertising.
• Core beliefs include the paramount importance of execution and the value of people.
• Seeking team members with a bias for speed, delivery over perfection, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Joining illumin offers a chance to be part of a significant transformation.

Equal Opportunity

• illumin is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
• We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment.
• We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace.
• If you require accommodations at any stage of the interview process, please email us at hr@illumin.com.