Procurement Manager-Sourcing & Contracting
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Procurement Manager-Sourcing & Contracting. This position involves leading complex procurement initiatives, managing supplier negotiations, and partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless sourcing and contract execution. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of independently managing end-to-end procurement cycles within a regulated environment, supporting strategic sourcing initiatives, and driving process improvements to optimize business outcomes.
Pay rate range (CAD): $56.70/hr – $68.03/hr
Responsibilities
- Lead procurement projects throughout the full lifecycle from initiation to agreement execution.
- Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business goals and risk considerations.
- Manage supplier selection, conduct negotiations, and oversee contract finalization and approval processes.
- Balance commercial, contractual, and risk factors while working closely with legal and stakeholders.
- Coordinate multiple procurement initiatives simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines and deliverables.
- Evaluate supplier proposals and provide strategic recommendations to senior management.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable policies, standards, and governance requirements.
- Collaborate with legal, risk management, cybersecurity, compliance, and finance teams to mitigate procurement risks.
- Identify, escalate, and resolve contractual or compliance issues proactively.
- Support market research, data analysis, and leverage tools to inform sourcing decisions.
- Foster long-term relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to enhance procurement effectiveness.
- Drive continuous improvement by sharing best practices and mentoring team members.
Desired Skill-Set
- 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or contract management.
- Proven success leading end-to-end procurement transactions from strategy to contract closure.
- Strong negotiation skills in both commercial and contractual terms.
- Experience collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including legal and risk functions.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong commercial acumen, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience within financial services or highly regulated industries.
- Professional procurement, supply chain, or contract management certification.
- Background supporting technology, operations, or enterprise services procurement initiatives.
- Familiarity with formal governance and risk management frameworks.
BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.