IT Purchasing & Lifecycle Strategist

Closing Date: January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Information Technology Services

ITS provides UNB with professional information and communication technology services, leadership, and expertise to ensure the UNB community can achieve its goals with the support of the best technologies of today and advances of tomorrow.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | Continuing | Fredericton| Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm |36.25 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions:

• Ability to participate in after-hours emergency response, if available.
• Willing to work occasional overtime or adjust work hours based on operational needs.

Salary Range: $53,482 - $69,514 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to Senior Director, Service Transformation & Experience, the IT Purchasing & Lifecycle Strategist provides strategic coordination and oversight for IT purchasing and IT lifecycle processes. The role works in close partnership with UNB Procurement Services to prepare and coordinate procurement activities, including RFPs, RFIs, contract renewals, and licensing agreements. The Strategist also manages day-to-day relationships with IT vendors, monitors performance and compliance, and escalates issues to senior ITS leadership when required.

• Identify the need for new RFPs or RFIs based on contract expirations, technology requirements, or supplier performance.
• Gather ITS requirements, draft supporting content, and align inputs for Procurement Services to post and manage the formal tender.
• Consolidate vendor questions and direct to appropriate ITS staff.
• Act as the first point of contact with IT suppliers for day-to-day activities and clarify offerings, specifications, address delays, and adjust orders as needed.
• Escalate pricing discussions, contract terms to senior ITS leadership and Procurement Services for final negotiation and execution.
• Coordinate enterprise license renewals by engaging departments/users, confirming needs, consolidating requirements, and obtaining financial approvals.
• Track usage, prepare renewal documentation, and provide cost/benefit analysis of contract options.
• Work with Procurement Services and senior ITS staff to ensure timely, compliant renewals.
• Oversee the Evergreen lifecycle process, ensuring hardware and software assets are accurately tracked, refreshed, and decommissioned on schedule.
• Consolidate order data for bulk pricing and present options to senior management.
• Audit and monitor ITS-held inventory and IT assets and work with On-site IT Support staff to ensure UNB IT lifecycle and asset inventories are maintained in the ITAM system.
• Prepare requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Maintain organized records of procurement and licensing activities.
• Support budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and reporting.
• Serve as backup for the ITS Order Expeditor during absences and peak periods.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations including answering calls, receiving and signing for courier deliveries and handling daily mail.
• Respond to inquiries with accurate, timely information and clarifies requests to ensure alignment with ITS standards and purchasing processes.
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders regarding order delays, substitutions, or exceptions, and manage expectations.
• Assist in preparing content updates for ITS communication channels.
• Identify recurring issues or service bottlenecks and recommend procedural improvements to enhance efficiency, service quality, and client satisfaction.
• Assist with general office upkeep and support other administrative tasks as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Undergraduate degree in business administration, supply chain management, information technology, or a related field.
• 6- 8 years progressive experience in procurement and/or project management.
• An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.

Additional Strengths

• Understanding of vendor coordination practices and inventory control processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and the ability to learn new systems.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in documentation and data entry.
• Ability to interpret technical product specifications and recommend appropriate configurations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a strong customer service focus.
• Ability to work independently, as well as on a team, exercise sound judgment, and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a changing work environment.
• Familiarity with university purchasing policies and public sector procurement guidelines is an asset.
• Initiative and curiosity to learn about new technologies and evolving IT standards.
• Contract negotiation experience.
• Financial Analysis, Accounting skills as well as data collection and analysis experience.
• High degree of professional and personal ethics.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)

This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.