Procurement Manager (1 Year Contract)
Numeris
Contract
On-site
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Numeris is Canada’s most trusted and authoritative source for broadcast measurement and consumer behaviour data. As well, the industry leading intelligence provider to broadcasters, advertisers, and agencies. We have been recognized for over 75 years as providing the gold standard in audience intelligence.
We have great people who do exceptional work. We take pride in building an environment of continuous learning and career advancement opportunities. Our teams are collaborative, curious, and dedicated to creating quality experiences. We love what we do, enjoy each other’s company, and support initiatives to give back to our communities. We are looking for people to help us shape the future of Numeris, and have a lot of fun along the way.
The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing procurement activities across both Numeris and NLogic. Reporting to the Director, PMO & Procurement, this role ensures sourcing strategies, vendor partnerships, and contract management practices align with organizational goals and deliver measurable business value.
The incumbent will lead procurement governance, vendor management, and strategic sourcing initiatives that enhance efficiency, strengthen compliance, and support enterprise projects across both organizations.
What you will do
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the strategic and operational objectives of Numeris and NLogic.
- Lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives across technology, professional services, and operations.
- Oversee the full vendor lifecycle — from selection and onboarding to contract negotiation, management, and renewal.
- Strengthen procurement governance frameworks, policies, and best practices across both organizations.
- Drive cost optimization, process improvements, and spend visibility through analytics and reporting.
- Collaborate with business and technology teams to align procurement with enterprise programs, digital initiatives, and strategic priorities.
- Manage RFx (RFI, RFP, RFQ) processes and ensure adherence to internal procurement and compliance standards.
- Support continuous improvement of procurement maturity and governance under the leadership of the Director, PMO & Procurement.
What you have
- Post-secondary degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 8–10 years of progressive procurement or sourcing experience, ideally in a corporate or technology-driven environment.
- Proven success in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract lifecycle management.
- Knowledge of procurement governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with procurement and contract management systems, as well as Microsoft Office tools.
- Professional designation(s): SCMP, CPSM, or equivalent preferred.
What's in it for you?
- Be part of an evolutionary journey in the audience measurement and data space; work on exciting projects, add value & make a positive impact to our Company.
- Competitive salary, benefits package. (Health and Dental employer paid premiums).
- Flexible Work location (on-site offices in Toronto, and Montreal, remote – work from home, hybrid as required per role).
- Flexible Summer Hours Program between May - September.
- Paid Time Off during the holiday’s closure between Christmas & New Year’s Day.
- Continuous learning and development via Percipio, our Learning Management System.
- Be part of additional programs such as MentorMe, which helps our employee’s network, and grow within the organization.
- Leadership Training offerings for new and emerging leaders.
- Culture of great teams, coworkers and supportive leadership.
Values
Data-driven : Driving intelligence through data
Conscious Transparency: Bringing transparency in a world dominated by Walled-Gardens
Collaboration through trust: Working together towards achieving common goals
People first: Increased employee experiences through flexibility and providing a voice for everyone
Commitment to the best: Bringing the best solutions to Canada
Numeris is an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to creating an accessible environment for all our employees and foster a culture that focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We believe that a diverse workforce helps everyone contribute in meaningful ways towards our shared success.