Category Manager: IT Procurement & Vendor Strategy

Job title: Category Manager: IT Procurement & Vendor Strategy

Company: Ignite Technical Resources


Job description: On behalf of our Public Sector Client, Ignite Technical Resources is recruiting for a Category Manager (IT Procurement) to join our Client’s team on a contract basis. This role is Remote and the Client is based in Richmond, BC.Summary of the Role
The Category Manager will lead and support comprehensive IT procurement initiatives, including RFx processes, contract negotiations, vendor performance oversight, and stakeholder engagement. The scope includes sourcing and managing procurement for software, hardware, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and IT consulting services.Duties & ResponsibilitiesManage full lifecycle procurement activities for IT categories.Lead strategic sourcing and vendor selection through RFx processes.Negotiate complex contracts, including licensing and service agreements.Draft and manage Statements of Work and support tender processes.Monitor vendor performance and support risk mitigation and compliance.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with project goals.Core Requirements7-10 years of experience in procurement and contracting.Minimum 2 years of direct IT procurement experience.Proven full-cycle procurement expertise, including strategy and vendor management.Experience managing solicitations and preparing Statements of Work.Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.Desired Skills & ExperienceExperience in public sector procurement environments.Knowledge of procurement risk mitigation strategies.Familiarity with vendor performance management practices.Exposure to cost control and earned value management.Background in large-scale infrastructure or transportation sectors.Terms
This is a 12-month contract position with the possibility of extensions. The role is fully remote with no onsite presence required. Candidates must be based in Canada and available to work in the Pacific time zone. No background checks or reference verifications are required at this stage.About Ignite Technical: Based in Vancouver and proudly Canadian, Ignite Technical Resources has been providing Top Technical Talent to organizations across Canada since 2005.Equal Opportunity Employer: Ignite Technical is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, national origin, or age.Work Permits: Please note that Ignite’s Clients require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.Further Consideration: We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.Follow Us: Check us out on LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter and Threads for company updates and job postings!Ignite. Wired for People.

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Location: Richmond, BC

Job date: Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:05:48 GMT

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