IT Procurement Specialist

Location: Remote across Canada
Language: English, strong written and spoken communication required
Duration: 1-year contract
Background Check Requirement: Must be eligible for Enhanced Reliability Clearance

Altis Recruitment is partnering with a well-established national organization supporting a critical Canadian industry. 

We are seeking an experienced IT Procurement Specialist to support enterprise-level contracting initiatives. This role is ideal for a procurement professional with deep experience in IT sourcing and contracting within large, complex organizations.

What’s in it for You
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a large-scale, mission-driven organization while working on complex IT procurement initiatives. You will play a key role in shaping sourcing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and supporting enterprise-wide procurement processes in a collaborative and high-impact environment.

Your Responsibilities

• You will lead end-to-end procurement and contracting activities for IT categories, including hardware, software, and SaaS solutions.
• You will develop and manage RFx processes, including preparation, evaluation, negotiations, and contract award.
• You will support sourcing strategies for complex IT solutions within a large enterprise environment.
• You will conduct spend analysis, market research, and category planning to inform procurement decisions.
• You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align procurement strategies accordingly.
• You will manage vendor relationships and support contract negotiations to ensure optimal outcomes.
• You will develop procurement tools, templates, and guides to enhance process efficiency and consistency.
• You will support contracting activities across additional indirect categories as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT procurement and contracting within large enterprise environments.
• Proven experience sourcing and contracting for IT categories, including hardware, software, and SaaS solutions.
• 7+ years of experience managing RFx processes, contract negotiations, and end-to-end procurement activities.
• Experience supporting organizations of similar size and complexity, with the ability to navigate large-scale stakeholder environments.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with spend analysis, market analysis, and category strategy development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and complex procurement initiatives.
• Experience working with indirect procurement categories is considered an asset.
• Post-secondary education in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or a recognized certification/designation (e.g., SCMP or equivalent).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Professional references required to validate experience and work ethic.

Additional Information

• Work may be conducted remotely within Canada
• Candidates must be available to work core business hours aligned with organizational needs.

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.