We are looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement & Vendor Strategy team! This is a hybrid Toronto-based role with 2 days per week in our Liberty Village office.
How you'll contribute to our Procurement function:
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Operations
- Lead end-to-end procurement processes within defined spend thresholds, including sourcing, vendor evaluation, and contract negotiation.
- - Drive cost savings and risk reduction by securing favorable pricing, commercial terms, and contractual protections.
- - Manage procurement across diverse categories including technology, SaaS, marketing, sales enablement, and professional services.
- - Contribute to OPEX budget management; conduct category spend analysis and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
Vendor Relationship Management
- Foster and maintain strong, strategic vendor relationships to support long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
- - Serve as a trusted point of contact for vendors throughout the procurement lifecycle and post-contract management.
- - Manage vendor performance, address issues proactively, and ensure contractual compliance and service delivery.
- - Support vendor risk assessments, due diligence activities, and compliance monitoring.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including IT, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Legal, Finance, and HR.
- - Serve as a trusted procurement advisor to internal stakeholders, guiding them through the sourcing process.
- - Play an active role in shaping and promoting the procurement function and its value within Achievers.
Performance, Reporting & Process Improvement
- Track and report on key procurement metrics including negotiated savings, software budget run-rate reductions, and contract renewals.
- - Develop and maintain accurate procurement records, reporting dashboards, and documentation.
- - Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements within the procurement function.
- - Resolve AP/payment issues and ensure accurate and timely processing in coordination with Finance.
Experience we feel will set you up for success:
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or a related field.
- - Commercial and negotiation acumen: comfortable negotiating contracts.
- - Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills: proficient in spend analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
- - A self-starter attitude: you can manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- - Clear, thoughtful communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- - Operational excellence mindset, experience identifying inefficiencies and improving processes.
- - Experience with procurement and financial systems such as ZIPHQ, ERP platforms, and ticketing tools.
- - Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
Benefits:
- Health benefits and life insurance coverage beginning on the first day.
- - Parental leave top-up and employer matched RRSP contributions.
- - Flexible vacation policy to promote work-life balance.
- - Employee and Family Assistance Program for mental health and counseling support.
- - Supported professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
- - Regular events focused on team connection and well-being.
