IT Partnerships and Contracts Manager

Montréal, QC
Permanent
Temps-plein

Il y a 1 mois

Play a key role within the new governance team by transforming IT supplier management from an administrative function into a strategic partnership. The incumbent will be responsible for maximizing the value of technology investments, managing the full lifecycle of software and hardware contracts, and maintaining a proactive relationship with our external partners to ensure that the technology offering is aligned with the company's business objectives.What you will doProcurement Strategy and Negotiation

Lead commercial negotiations (with our specialized partner) for major contracts (SaaS, licenses, services), aiming for cost optimization and added value.
Analyze the supplier portfolio to identify consolidation opportunities (reducing tool redundancy).
Challenge purchase and renewal requests based on actual usage data rather than supplier estimates.

Performance and Relationship Management (Vendor Management)

Structure and facilitate quarterly business reviews with strategic partners to align roadmaps with our business objectives.
Closely monitor service levels (SLAs) and ensure the application of performance credits or penalties in case of non-compliance.
Act as the single point of contact for strategic suppliers to ensure communication consistency and prevent bypassing governance.

Financial Control and Lifecycle Management

Proactively manage the renewal calendar (90-120-day visibility) to avoid undesired automatic renewals.
Conduct regular license usage audits (reclaiming unused access) to optimize operational spending.
Collaborate with the financial analyst to provide accurate budget forecasts regarding contractual inflation (CPI) and volume increases.

Risk Management and Compliance

Ensure the qualification of new suppliers in collaboration with the architecture team and legal before any signing.
Maintain the central contract repository (Single Source of Truth) and ensure awareness of critical clauses (termination, data ownership and location).

This role could be for you if you have

5-7 years of experience in IT procurement, software asset management, or vendor management.
Strong negotiation skills: you know how to find common ground while firmly defending the company's interests.
A data-driven analytical approach: comfortable using • Excel to cross-analyze usage data and costs.
The ability to build trusting relationships with external partners while maintaining a high level of expectations.

Rigor, autonomy, and a solid understanding of IT cost models.

Benefits

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles
Employee stock ownership program
Career growth through real development opportunities
Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past four years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process.

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