Job Description

Salary:

Procurement Specialist
Saskatoon

At Vendasta, were leading the AI revolution from right here in Saskatoonand beyond. We work together to empower our partners and customers through our AI-powered customer acquisition and engagement platform to help them get more customersand keep them.

Were looking for a Procurement Specialist who is energized by building structure and driving cost efficiencies through smart procurement and excited to revamp and mature Vendastas procurement program with a focus on software and services. In this role, youll play a key part in helping small and medium-sized businesses succeedwhile shaping the future of AI for local economies.

Your Impact

As a Procurement Specialist you'll work with cross-functional teams across R&D, Tech, Finance, and internal stakeholders to:

Support stakeholder needs analysis, vendor sourcing, and lead competitive benchmarking or RFP processes.
Manage procurement contracts and renewals, ensuring risk mitigation and pricing alignment with Vendastas goals.
Drive cost control and optimization through data analysis, negotiation, and vendor performance management.
Champion procurement best practices and help mature our procurement processes, including preparation for PO system implementation.
Foster strong vendor relationships while holding vendors accountable to commitments and performance standards.

What You Bring to the Table

You bring 13 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or contract administration, ideally with exposure to SaaS or technology procurement. Your strong communication and negotiation skills enable you to manage both vendors and internal stakeholders confidentlyeven in ambiguous environments. You're independent, proactive, and not afraid to challenge the status quo when you see opportunities to improve.

Must-have:

Post-secondary education in business, finance, supply chain, or a related field
Proven ability to work independently and identify cost-saving opportunities
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Familiarity with contract terms, vendor management, and stakeholder alignment
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Excel/Sheets

Nice-to-have:

Experience with procurement software/tools
Understanding of contract legal/financial terms
Exposure to vendor security and compliance (e.g., Vanta, SOC 2)
Background or certification in supply chain/procurement (e.g., SCMP, ASCM)

About Vendasta

We help businesses get more customersand keep them. Were on a mission to build the most trusted AI-powered platform for small businesses and the partners who support them. At Vendasta, youll be part of something ambitious: helping bring AI transformation to local businesses at scale.

Perks

Join the Vendasta team, where your well-being and growth come first. Youll enjoy:

Employee Options Program
Daily snacks, vibrant cafeteria, and Friday lunches
Education reimbursement and leadership development programs
Community initiatives and volunteer opportunities
A culture driven by our values: Drive, Innovation, Respect, and Agility

Discover your potential. Build something that matters. Join the AI revolution from right here in Saskatoon

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