IT Procurement Manager

Key Accountabilities

Business Procurement Management

• Responsible for all IT related purchases

• Manages the companies online portal, catalog and process for IT purchases

• Addresses business requests for new catalog items

• Works as an entry point for all new vendor discussions, guiding users on proper protocols and establishment of necessary contractual agreements

• Ensures that employees are trained and aware of proper procurement steps

• Owns the contract repository and maintains the completeness of agreements, as needed

• Issues and tracks purchase orders for all IT purchases

Contract and Legal

• Reviews pending contracts and renewals for completeness and adherence to tk's legal standards

• Works with tk Legal to manage reviews of proposed T&C's and laisons with vendors to complete contractual negotiations

• Serves as the lead negotiator on pricing, commercial terms, etc. and partners with the associated stakeholders to complete agreements most beneficial to the company

• Facilitates collaboration and partnership across other IT teams and business stakeholders.

Vendor Management

• Collaborates across IT and other relevant business departments to define, design, and implement a strategy and operationalizes key vendor agreements

• Takes the lead in scheduling and running vendor QBR's, Annual Reviews, etc. with key service providers and includes applicable IT and business stakeholders

• Builds relationships with Key vendor POC's

• Serves as an escalation point for any vendor-related performance issues

• Stays informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in IT Procurement functions.

• Continuously seeks opportunities to optimize existing processes and solutions.

• Owns the end-to-end process of RFP's, RFI's, RFQ's

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in the field of Business Administration or other relevant degree

• 5 years IT procurement or contract management

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree in

• CPPM Certified

• 5 years Related Management Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive experience in legal review of Commercial Terms and Conditions

• Proven leadership and team management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strategic thinking and the ability to align solutions with organizational goals.

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability

• Voluntary Wellness Programs

• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

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