Technology Procurement Lead

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. By seamlessly combining media planning and buying in an intuitive interface, marketers can take complete control of their campaigns, meeting customers wherever they are in the buying journey and maximizing the impact of their ad spend through personalized insights for smarter decision-making. 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. Our work is guided by two beliefs: that the ability to execute is paramount to success and that we are only as good as our people. As we grow and transform, we are looking for team members (illumineers) who share our bias for speed, delivery over perfection, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Joining us now is a chance to be part of our transformation. Who we need Reporting to the CFO, we are 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'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. Your work will directly influence how illumin manages technology investments and vendor spend. 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. You will also have the opportunity to strengthen procurement policies, workflows, controls, and tools, helping shape a more disciplined and scalable approach to procurement. 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. You will partner with Finance, IT, Security, Legal, HR, Marketing, and business leaders to understand requirements and make informed purchasing decisions. Drive cost optimization. You will identify and deliver meaningful savings through negotiation, vendor consolida…

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