Bilingual Procurement & Contracts Manager

Our client located in downtown Toronto is looking for a Bilingual Procurement & Contracts Manager to add to their team.

Our client offers:

-Base salary between $125K-$135K

-Annual bonus

-Generous health and wellness benefits package

-Immediate enrolment in their benefits and pension RRSP matching program - from day one!

-Enjoy a generous 4 weeks of paid vacation

-Hybrid work model (4-days in the office)

In this role, you will lead the organization's contracting and procurement function, overseeing strategic sourcing, complex commercial negotiations, procurement governance, vendor management, and procurement technology ownership.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the contracting function, establishing standards, governance, and best practices.

- Negotiate and manage high-value commercial agreements, including technology, outsourcing, and professional services contracts.

- Direct strategic sourcing and lead RFx processes.

- Serve as the Product Owner for the firm's procurement technology, managing the technology roadmap and process improvements.

- Partner with business leaders to optimize costs and vendor performance.

- Oversee contract portfolios and ensure mitigation of commercial and operational risks.

Qualifications

- Fluently Bilingual in both (English/French) required.

- 8-10 years of experience in contract management, procurement, and vendor management within a professional services or regulated environment.

- Expertise in negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements.

- Experience as a Product/Business Lead for procurement platforms (Coupa, Ariba, Ivalua)

- Proven leadership in guiding procurement or operational staff.

- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.

Send your resume today to be considered for this position.

Please note: the selected candidate will undergo a credit and criminal check.