Key skills
ERPAICommunicationNegotiation
About this role
Role Overview
- Lead procurement activities for professional services categories including consulting, marketing (events, media, services), legal, and external services
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs and service quality
- Own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle from needs assessment to contract execution
- Analyze spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiations for professional services providers
- Evaluate vendor performance and conduct strategic sourcing initiatives
- Ensure compliance with procurement policy and regulations
- Bridge the gap between procurement and accounting to ensure proper PO management and payment processes
- Maintain robust documentation and internal controls
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Accounting, Legal, business stakeholders) to align procurement strategies with business objectives
- Prepare regular reports on procurement performance, savings, and vendor management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in procurement, finance, business or related field
- 5-8 years of progressive procurement experience
- Proven experience leading procurement for professional services categories
- Strong strategic sourcing and negotiation skills
- Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
- Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems (Omnea preferred)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive procurement initiatives
- Experience with P2P (procure to pay) processes
- Professional certification in procurement or supply chain (preferred)
Tech Stack
- ERP
Benefits
- An open and inclusive culture and work environment
- Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
- Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
- Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
- 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
- Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
- Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
- 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)