Job Description

Please note that the position is currently under evaluation.
As Manager, IT Supplier Management in the Performance, Strategy and Investments Administrative Department, you lead a series of specialized activities essential to the IT sector's success. You are responsible for overseeing your unit's service offer, developing and implementing its action plan, and overseeing activities supporting your executive division's business plan. You help structure an innovative strategic vision for managing IT suppliers by integrating executive governance, financial rigour and greater efficiency in decision-making. You draw on your ability to develop talent and drive results to effectively manage employees and performance while ensuring targets are reached. Your strategic leadership and ability to influence will be essential in this role. More specifically, you will be required to:
Develop and implement a strategic IT procurement approach that's aligned with the organization's business and IT objectives
Help transform the Gestion des fournisseurs (GFTI) IT supplier management function IT supplier management (ITGF) function and boost its capacity
Oversee the centralized management of IT supplier relationships, including contract negotiation, renewal and performance
Implement strategic governance for IT suppliers, including coordination of operational, executive and strategic governance committees
Monitor costs, realized savings, service levels and risks associated with IT suppliers
Work with architecture, cybersecurity, compliance, procurement and risk management teams to ensure integrated management that complies with governance documents
Promote Desjardins's cooperative values
What we offer*
Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table
Bachelor's degree in a related field
At least 9 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a supplier, IT or procurement strategy management role
Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Experience in managing teams
Experience presenting strategic files to executives
Knowledge of French is required
Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
Knowledge of the IT ecosystem and business challenges Action oriented, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Decision quality, Develops talent, Differences, Drive results, Engagement, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset, Teams
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Trade Union (If applicable)
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
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Unposting Date 2025-11-11

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