Procurement Lead

Our client, a Top 5 Bank in Canada is looking to hire Procurement Lead to their team for an initial 14-month contract with a possibility of extension/conversion.

As the Senior Category Manager in Procurement, you'll manage end to end procurement activities focusing primarily on indirect spend categories to support Supplier Hosted (ASP and SaaS) Software as well as IT services.

Responsibilities:

• This role works with Supplier Risk Stakeholders, Relationship Managers and Business Lead to ensure client's supplier management framework is implemented for medium to high risk or high spend supplier.
• Develop trusted adviser relationships and provide valued consulting advice to facilitate management and completion of procurement initiatives that are aligned with business objectives.
• Influence, negotiate, and liaise with all levels of stakeholders.
• Manage contract drafting, negotiations, finalization, and approval proces...