About the RoleAs Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in helping AlayaCare scale by building a strategic, efficient, and sustainable procurement function. Reporting to the Director, Finance, you will partner with teams across the business to ensure our investments in technology, services, and vendors support our long-term goals while delivering value and managing risk.
This is an opportunity to shape how procurement operates at AlayaCare. You'll influence purchasing decisions, strengthen supplier partnerships, and introduce processes that improve visibility, consistency, and cost effectiveness across the organization.
What You'll Do- Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures that streamline the purchasing process
- Lead end-to-end RFP processes, from requirements gathering to evaluation and supplier selection, to secure best-fit solutions.
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and delivery performance to support business objectives.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing for goods and services.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs, priorities, and timelines.
- Monitor and analyze procurement metrics to identify cost savings, consolidation opportunities, and process improvements.
- Manage ongoing vendor relationships, including renewals, performance discussions, and issue escalation and resolution.
- Partner with Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, and spend planning by sharing procurement insights and supplier cost trends.
What You'll Bring to the Team- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
- 4-6 years of experience as a Procurement Manager or similar role, preferably in the technology or SaaS sector.
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favourable terms, pricing, and service levels from suppliers.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
- Strong analytical skills and comfort using data and metrics to assess supplier performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management is an asset.
Location and Work ModelThis role is based in Toronto. At AlayaCare, our hybrid model includes 2 set in-office collaboration days/week, and it is expected that team members are present in the office on those days to foster connection, innovation, and teamwork.
AI at WorkAt AlayaCare, AI is a core part of how we work. Success in this role requires bringing a working knowledge of AI, having used AI tools in practice, and being able to demonstrate how AI has helped improve the quality, efficiency, or impact of your work. We look for people who can adapt to new tools and ways of working and use AI responsibly in line with our privacy and security standards. We'll support you with the tools, training, and coaching needed to succeed in an AI-enabled environment.
Expected Hiring Range
$100,000-$125,000 CAD 
