Job Description

ABOUT US
We're one of Canada's largest pension investors, with CAD$299.7 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2025.

We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montreal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.
Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world's top companies. At PSP Investments, you'll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.
ABOUT THE TEAM
As an Advisor, I.T. Procurement, you will play a strategic role in PSP's procurement operations, leading initiatives that support the acquisition of goods and services across diverse business lines. You will act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders, ensuring procurement activities align with PSP's strategic objectives and deliver optimal value.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
As an Advisor, I.T. Procurement, you will prepare, negotiate and conclude contractual agreements with I.T. vendors in line with PSP's new strategic orientations. You will also work in partnership with the Security, Risk, Compliance and Legal Affairs teams.Lead the preparation, negotiation, and finalization of complex contractual agreements with suppliers, ensuring alignment with PSP's strategic objectives and stakeholder needs Oversee the lifecycle of procurement contracts across multiple categories, contributing to the transformation of the Procurement function by shaping emerging processes and tools Ensure rigorous compliance with PSP's acquisition procedures, internal controls, and confidentiality agreements, and proactively identify areas for improvement Strategically coordinate the RFP process, define negotiation strategies, and provide expert input in the drafting and structuring of agreements Serve as the primary advisor to internal clients, guiding them through the submission process and helping evaluate procurement options that best meet business needs Act as the central point of contact for all communications between PSP and external bidders/suppliers, ensuring clarity, consistency, and professionalism Oversee all operational aspects of procurement submissions, delegating administrative tasks where appropriate while ensuring accuracy and timeliness Develop and implement commercial strategies that enhance the value and efficiency of PSP's contractual agreements Monitor and manage contract timelines, proactively planning renewals or exit strategies, and ensuring all decisions and communications are properly documented in relevant systems Lead negotiations for strategic agreements, balancing compliance with PSP policies and responsiveness to internal client requirements Provide expert guidance to internal clients across procurement categories, advising on best practices and supporting needs assessments in collaboration with Legal and other support functions Drive the alignment and continuous improvement of procurement tools and processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction

WHAT YOU'LL NEEDBachelor's degree in Business Administration (including Supply Chain Management), Engineering, Law or Information Technology Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in a procurement and vendor management role Experience with IT contracts is essential Ability to stay abreast of I.T. trends and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the serviced business lines Knowledge of purchasing processes and the preparation and review of contracts and tenders Accountability and oriented towards results and continuous improvement in a context of transformation Bilingualism: English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)*


We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to: Investment in career development
Comprehensive group insurance plans Competitive pension plans Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days
Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.*

At PSP Investments, we aim to provide a workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
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