Analyst, IT Procurement

The opportunity
The IT Procurement Analyst supports the Global IT Procurement team in managing the sourcing, contracting, and procurement of IT hardware, software, and services. This role plays a key part in ensuring efficient procurement operations while driving strategic sourcing initiatives, vendor optimization, and cost reduction across the organization. The position reports to the Director, IT Administration.
The Role
Procurement & Sourcing:

Manage IT procurement requests submitted through the Service Catalog
Lead RFQs and RFPs from initiation to vendor selection
Identify and evaluate suppliers

Vendor Management & Negotiation:

Interface with vendors to obtain quotes and negotiate pricing
Build and maintain vendor relationships

Contracting & Risk Management:

Collaborate with Legal to review and finalize contracts
Partner with Information Security to assess vendor risk
Support the Third-Party Risk Management program

Financial & Performance Optimization:

Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities
Support cost control initiatives

Governance & Data Management:

Maintain and update IT contract inventory
Ensure compliance with internal processes

Project & Stakeholder Support:

Provide procurement support for IT projects
Act as key contact for procurement inquiries

The requirements
Education & Experience:

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related field
3–5 years of procurement experience

Technical Skills:

Experience managing RFQs/RFPs
Knowledge of contract lifecycle
ERP systems knowledge (JD Edwards is an asset)

Core Competencies:

Strong communication and stakeholder management
Analytical mindset
Negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities

Working Conditions
Occasional flexibility may be required to support global stakeholders across time zones.