IT Vendor Management Lead

IT Vendor Management Lead MTY is seeking an experienced IT Vendor Management Lead to develop and lead strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cost optimization across the IT department. This role will serve as the subject matter expert for IT vendor management and ensure MTY procures the right IT products and services at the right value, with appropriate commercial, legal, and risk considerations. The IT Vendor Management Lead will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for IT spend areas such as hardware, software, SaaS, cloud services, infrastructure, telecom, managed services, professional services, and enterprise licensing. This role requires strong procurement expertise, a solid understanding of technology, and the ability to manage numerous stakeholders in a dynamic business environment. Are you ready for a new challenge? Let's roll your career with MTY! A delicious future awaits you! #Letsroll #Tastyfuture The MTY Group is a family whose heart beats to the rhythm of its brands and its employees. Over the past 40 years, EXCELLENCE, ENTHUSIASM and INNOVATION have led us to success. Today, we continue to look for talented professionals who want to work for a company that will offer them opportunities for growth and many rewarding experiences. MTY offers its employees dynamic, unique and valuable professional experience. Benefits: 3 weeks of vacation 5 days of flexible sick leaves $2000 reimbursement for professional certifications and continuing education requirements Flexible working hours Half-day Fridays year-round Company health and dental plans, with an additional $300 personal wellness expense account Employee assistance program with access to mental health, legal, and financial counseling services Employee profit-sharing plan with employer contribution Monthly company-wide recognition awards Company social events, including webinars, town halls, and team activities Casual dress code Free parking at the office Key Responsibilities Maintain centralized oversight of MTY’s IT vendors, agreements, and renewals. Negotiate IT contracts with a focus on cost optimization, service quality, risk mitigation, and total cost of ownership. Coordinate with IT, Legal, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure commercial terms, technical requirements, and service levels are properly reviewed and documented. Conduct market reviews, pricing benchmarks, vendor comparisons, and competitive sourcing activities to support informed purchasing decisions. Identify opportunities to consolidate vendors, reduce overlapping products and services, improve commercial terms, and avoid unnecessary technology costs. Lead license-optimization activities with application owners and technical administrators, including reclamation, right-sizing, consolidation, co-termination, and cancellation. Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, including performance reviews, issue resolution, supplier scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or category management, with a proven focus on technology categories. Deep understanding of IT products and services, including hardware, software/SaaS, cloud services, infrastructure, telecom, managed services, and enterprise licensing. Demonstrated experience leading sourcing events, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, renewals, and cost optimization initiatives. Analytical skills with proven experience in spend analysis and financial modeling. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present recommendations and influence decision-making. Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, stakeholders, and supplier discussions in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting multi-location, multi-brand, or North American organizations. Professional certification such as CPSM or similar. Bilingual English/French fluency.

Lead strategic sourcing and vendor management for IT spend across hardware, software, cloud services, and infrastructure. Focus on cost optimization, contract negotiation, and maintaining strategic supplier relationships to ensure value and risk mitigation.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement with a focus on technology categories. Must possess deep knowledge of IT products and strong analytical skills for spend analysis and financial modeling.

• 3 Weeks Of Vacation • 5 Days Of Flexible Sick Leaves • Professional Certifications And Continuing Education Reimbursement • Flexible Working Hours • Half-day Fridays • Health And Dental Plans • Personal Wellness Expense Account • Employee Assistance Program • Employee Profit-sharing Plan • Company-wide Recognition Awards • Company Social Events • Casual Dress Code • Free Parking

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• Strategic Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Cost Optimization
• Contract Negotiation
• IT Procurement
• Spend Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Supplier Relationship Management
• License Optimization
• Risk Mitigation
• Market Benchmarking
• Stakeholder Management

• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Food & Beverage
• Consulting

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

9 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Associate

Mode de candidature

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