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The Opportunity

The Global IT Procurement Director is a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing IT sourcing strategies. This role directs complex sourcing operations, manages senior-level internal and supplier relationships, and ensures alignment with corporate objectives, including cost optimization, risk mitigation, ESG compliance, and digital transformation initiatives. The Global IT Procurement Director will influence organizational strategy, drive innovation, and deliver measurable value through advanced sourcing practices and ensure adherence to local requirements. This role ensures collaboration across functions to align sourcing strategies with business needs and growth objectives, while leading a team of procurement professionals

Where Your Ideas Matter - If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role offers the chance to work on projects that push boundaries and impact communities worldwide. Be part of a team that values your ideas, expertise, and growth.

Your Impact

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Develop, communicate, and implement IT sourcing strategies for multiple business.
  
• Lead the creation of multi-year IT category plans and budgets aligned with organizational goals of both IT and Procurement.
  
• Provide input on departmental strategy and operational objectives to senior leadership.
  
• Lead end-to-end category planning and execution across designated category
  
• Define procurement channels for each sub-category
  

Sourcing & Category Management

• Oversee sourcing activities for IT Services and other outsourced relationships but also other high-value categories using category management as a methodology.
  
• Apply advanced technical and market knowledge to solve highly complex sourcing challenges.
  
• Lead contract negotiations with key suppliers implementing robust agreements working closely with legal, compliance and all other relevant stakeholders.
  
• Drive supplier innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance value delivery.
  

ESG & Compliance

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory standards, and ethical guidelines.
  
• Integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into sourcing strategies.
  
• Ensure supplier compliance with sustainability standards, ethical practices, and diversity objectives.
  
• Monitor and report on ESG performance metrics for key suppliers and categories.
  

Digital Transformation & Process Optimization

• Champion the adoption of digital sourcing tools, analytics, and automation to improve efficiency.
  
• Leverage data-driven insights to optimize supplier performance and enhance decision-making
  
• Assist in creating dashboards, reports and KPI's to show function progress against goals.
  
• Identify opportunities for technology-enabled innovation in sourcing processes.
  

Financial & Operational Management

• Deliver cost savings, working capital improvements, and risk mitigation targets.
  
• Regularly review and update sourcing policies and procedures to reflect best practices.
  

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

• Establish and nurture strong partnerships with internal clients and cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with evolving business needs.
  
• Champion a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion within the procurement team.
  
• Develops and mentors a high-performing, diverse procurement team, ensuring succession planning and continuous professional growth.
  

The skills that set you apart

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or professional certifications will be considered an asset
  
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  
• Proven track record in managing complex IT sourcing projects and delivering measurable business impact.
  
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies.
  
• Advanced Technical Knowledge: Expertise in category management, sourcing methodologies, market analysis, and supplier negotiations.
  
• Innovation & Problem-Solving: Skilled in driving creative solutions for complex challenges.
  

Why choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition-because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: 147 500$ - 195 400$

MB & ON: 134 600$ - 184 600$

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: 133 200$ - 176 900$

Disclosure :

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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