Technology Procurement Lead in Toronto

Reporting to the CFO, illumin is hiring a Technology Procurement Lead to own procurement across illumin, with a primary focus on SaaS, software, technology services, hardware, and other corporate vendors. The role will include procurement responsibilities outside of IT. You will take ownership of the full procurement lifecycle, driving cost optimization and strong commercial outcomes through strategic sourcing, negotiation, vendor consolidation, licence optimization, and disciplined vendor management.

As a hands-on individual contributor, you will partner across the organization to strengthen purchasing decisions, secure favourable commercial terms, identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary spend, and ensure illumin receives maximum value from its vendor relationships. This is a full-time, hybrid position, working in our Toronto office three days per week.

What you bring:

• The procurement experience: You have deep procurement experience, including significant exposure to SaaS, software, technology services, and hardware. You have managed procurement activities across the lifecycle, from sourcing and vendor evaluation through negotiation, contracting, renewals, and ongoing vendor management.
• The commercial mindset: You have a proven track record of achieving meaningful cost savings and securing strong commercial terms. You know how to identify opportunities for vendor consolidation, licence optimization, and spend reduction, and you are confident leading negotiations that balance cost, value, and business needs.
• The technical aptitude: You can quickly understand software, technology services, licensing models, pricing structures, and market alternatives. You are comfortable researching technologies, vendors, and competitors, analyzing your options, and using those insights to strengthen purchasing decisions and negotiations. Experience with ServiceNow Procurement and Sourcing Operations is an asset.
• The judgment and initiative: You bring strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills and can confidently assess options, make recommendations, and move work forward. You are organized and comfortable managing competing priorities, operating independently, and taking ownership of your deliverables.
• The interpersonal skills: You are a clear and confident communicator who can build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and partners across Finance, IT, Security, Legal, HR, Marketing, and other areas of the business. You can understand different priorities, ask thoughtful questions, advocate for strong commercial outcomes, and bring stakeholders together around procurement decisions.

Compensation:

At illumin, we believe compensation should be transparent, fair, and reflective of both experience and impact. The salary range for this role is $120,000–$140,000 plus bonus. Compensation is determined based on skills, experience, and the scope and complexity of the role. We value open conversations about compensation and are happy to discuss our approach at any stage of the hiring process.

What's in it for you:

• Ownership and impact: You will own procurement across the organization, with a primary focus on SaaS, software, technology services, hardware, and other corporate vendors. You will have the autonomy to research alternatives, negotiate commercial terms, consolidate vendors, optimize licences, and identify meaningful savings.
• Influence and exposure: Reporting directly to the CFO, you will have visibility into procurement priorities and purchasing decisions across the business. You will partner with Finance, IT, Security, Legal, HR, Marketing, and business leaders, bringing your procurement expertise and commercial perspective to decisions that improve cost efficiency and strengthen the value illumin receives from its vendor relationships.
• Professional growth: At illumin, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries to improve and reach our full potential, both as individuals and as a company. You will deepen your expertise in technology procurement while expanding your exposure across the business.

How you will make an impact:

• Own the procurement lifecycle: You will lead procurement from sourcing and vendor evaluation through negotiation, contracting, renewal, and termination, with a primary focus on SaaS, software, technology services, hardware, and other corporate vendors.
• Drive cost optimization: You will identify and deliver meaningful savings through negotiation, vendor consolidation, licence optimization, and the elimination of unnecessary spend.
• Strengthen purchasing decisions: You will research technologies, pricing models, competitors, and market alternatives to inform procurement decisions and strengthen your position in vendor negotiations.
• Manage vendors and contracts: You will oversee contracts, renewals, and vendor performance, ensuring agreements continue to meet business needs and deliver expected value.
• Improve procurement processes: You will review and strengthen procurement policies, workflows, controls, reporting, and tools, including ServiceNow.

Who we are:

At illumin, we are transforming the advertising landscape. Our platform offers an integrated space for journey planning, execution, and reporting. It empowers marketers to connect with their audiences in powerful ways through real-time data and easy-to-use visual tools.

We are at a pivotal moment, evolving into a product-led company with a team of over 100 skilled professionals and new leadership guiding our path forward. By harnessing the power of data, advancing our AI capabilities, and deeply investing in our people, we are preparing for a future that will redefine what’s possible in journey advertising.

What else should you know about us?

We are undergoing a transformative shift. We are embracing change and the opportunities that come with it, empowering every illumineer to innovate, experiment, and bring forward new ideas.

This is a place where proven methods meet bold ideas, offering opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

What you can expect from our interview process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to discuss your interest in the role, your background, and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.
• An in-person interview with the COO to discuss illumin’s business priorities, growth strategy, and the role procurement plays in supporting the organization.
• A final interview with the Hiring Manager to discuss your experience leading procurement initiatives, managing technology vendors, driving cost savings, and negotiating commercial agreements.

illumin is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.