Director, Strategic Procurement – IT Sector

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)

Director of Strategic Procurement for IT sector at iA Financial Group. Leading procurement strategy, supplier management, and continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the procurement strategy for the IT sector and develop consolidation and portfolio optimization strategies to maximize value for iA;
Provide leadership to business partners to ensure the understanding and application of governance frameworks, as well as rigorous supplier management, particularly for strategic agreements;
Manage team capacity, priorities, and development in collaboration with stakeholders to meet business objectives;
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners while staying current on IT sector challenges, issues, and priorities;
Participate in strategic governance committees for key suppliers and support the management of major agreements in collaboration with relevant teams;
Manage issues, disputes, and complex negotiations with suppliers;
Contribute to the evolution of procurement and supplier management practices by identifying continuous improvement opportunities;
Mobilize, coach, and develop team capabilities in line with industry best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Holds a bachelor’s degree in administration, law, or any other relevant field;
Has 10 years of experience in procurement within the information technology sector or in a similar role;
Is recognized for strong expertise in contract negotiation and strategic agreement management;
Stands out for the ability to solve complex problems and deliver results aligned with business objectives;
Demonstrates mobilizing leadership, strong client orientation, and a high level of rigor in planning and execution;
Has an advanced level of proficiency in English, as the role requires negotiating contracts, participating in governance committees, and collaborating with English‑speaking suppliers and external partners on a regular basis.
Fluent in French both oral and written.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where potential can be fully expressed and developed;
The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.
Competitive benefits, including flexible group insurance plans, a competitive pension plan, a share purchase plan, vacation and well‑being and personal development days, telemedicine, an employee and family assistance program, an ergonomic furniture program, performance bonuses, discounts on iA products, and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationstrategic agreement managementprocurement strategysupplier managementportfolio optimizationgovernance frameworkscontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

mobilizing leadershipproblem-solvingclient orientationplanningexecutionrelationship building

Certifications

bachelor's degree