Strategic IT Procurement Specialist

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Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

Do you have experience in supply management in category purchasing? We are looking for a Strategic IT Procurement Specialist for our growing team! 

Join a growing department at the heart of a successful company's decision-making process!

As a Strategic IT Procurement Specialist, your work will have a big impact on our current operations. People will count on you to participate in strategic discussions and healthy debates with various levels of cross-functional experts with the aim of identifying and creating innovative solutions in partnership with third party suppliers, and to move quickly with the changing environment and be up to date with the latest products and services and market trends.

This role will offer you the chance to:

• Build relationships and networks to support your professional growth and success

• Innovate through your contributions to improve efficiency

• Contribute to a great work environment by providing exemplary leadership and by mentoring our emerging procurement talents.

You’ll also handle many key responsibilities:

• Develop sourcing strategies for IT related initiatives and commodities that support overall Intact’s innovation strategies.

• Leverage on effective market intelligence and cost modelling to develop and support negotiation strategies.

• Lead proposal (RFX) process for high complexity and high-risk transactions/agreements.

• Develop and maintain partnership approach with suppliers focusing on TCO and ROI

• Develop supplier key performance indicators and service level agreements that drive value and optimization.

What you bring to the table:

• You are an Influencer; you convert strategy into action, you have a personable, effective, and confident manner with the ability to influence a diverse group of stakeholders.

• You are Versatile; In addition to having an intimate knowledge of IT contractual framework, you understand use of technology from an operational perspective.

• You are Agile; You thrive in a customer centric, dynamic, ever-evolving environment where you must move quickly.

• You are a Teamwork Ace:  You believe that together everyone achieves more, that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. You rely on others' candid feedback for continuous improvement.

Your Skills:

• 5 to 15 years of related experience in procurement and strategic sourcing, including 3 to 5 years in an IT environment 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or equivalent professional experience.

• Deep understanding of strategic sourcing principles and P2P processes along with the ability to apply this knowledge to execute projects and optimize strategies.

• Strong project management and communication skills

• Strong skills in critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, and attention to details.

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English speaking colleagues across the country

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
   

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What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.