Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 4 days in the office
Job Type: Contract
Language: English
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
Background Check Requirement: Successful completion of a criminal background check is required
About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about shaping how organizations make smart, strategic technology investments? This role places you at the center of enterprise-wide technology sourcing, partnering with business and IT leaders to drive meaningful outcomes. As an IT Sourcing Specialist, you will lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives for IT services, software, cloud solutions, and technology platforms that support organizational growth and innovation.
You will join a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your expertise in procurement strategy, vendor management, and contract negotiation is not only valued but highly visible. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will translate business needs into effective commercial outcomes while promoting procurement best practices across the organization.
What’s in it for You
You’ll join a workplace that values partnership, accountability, and continuous improvement. This organization encourages professional development, cross-functional collaboration, and empowered decision-making.
You will also gain exposure to enterprise-scale initiatives, working with diverse teams while contributing to sourcing strategies that deliver measurable impact on cost, risk, and value.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end IT sourcing and contracting activities across SaaS, cloud, hardware, and consulting services.
- Develop sourcing strategies and manage RFx processes for medium- to high-complexity initiatives.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, SLAs, and commercial conditions to drive value and mitigate risk.
- Partner closely with legal, compliance, privacy, and security teams to support contract drafting and execution.
- Act as a trusted liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement within the procurement function.
- Provide mentorship and subject matter support to junior team members.
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum 2 year of experience in an IT procurement or sourcing role.
- Post-secondary degree, diploma, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Working knowledge of IT procurement processes, technologies, and service categories.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-oriented, collaborative, and highly accountable.
- SCMP or CSCMP designation is considered an asset.
Note from the Hiring Manager
“We are looking for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, building strong relationships, and helping the organization make smarter decisions through strategic sourcing.”
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