Manager, Procurement

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead delivery of procurement across multiple key categories while supporting the build out of a scalable, data driven procurement function. This role combines category ownership, stakeholder partnership and operational leadership within a rapidly evolving procurement model. We are looking for someone to join our Procurement team out of one of our hub locations (Burnaby, Toronto or Calgary). All hub-based Clions are expected to be in the office for a minimum of twice per week on one of our Anchor Days.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals including setting priorities, coaching and performance management.
• Lead negotiations for complex, enterprise level vendor agreements (including SaaS, Professional Services, IT and service delivery) contracts and commercial terms.
• Support procurement transformation initiatives including rollout of processes, workflows and operating model changes; drive adoption of centralized procurement intake and workflows, improving visibility, cycle times, and stakeholder experience.
• Partner with stakeholders to refine business requirements and challenge demand where appropriate to ensure cost-effective sourcing outcomes.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk while identifying opportunities for consolidation and cost optimization.'
• Support resolution of vendor-related issues and escalations, coordinating with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive timely outcomes.
• Act a key user of procurement systems (i.e. Omnea, Coupa) supporting workflow execution, data accuracy and adoption.
• Lead the advancement of procurement systems, automation and AI-enabled processes and operational controls while driving scalable processes across the procurement function.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, approval processes, risk, legal and compliance requirements across all sourcing activities.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of leadership experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management.
• Proven experience managing and developing a team including coaching, performance management and setting clear expectations.
• Proven ability to lead sourcing initiatives with cross-functional stakeholders driving alignment and timely execution.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating complex vendor agreements and pricing models.
• Strong judgement with ability to balance cost, risk, business priorities and appropriately challenge stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Experience managing supplier relationships through structured tools & resources.
• High attention to detail with ability to identify and mitigate commercial contractual risks.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, build and scale environment, managing multiple priorities with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrate a keen interest in improving your craft by using AI.
• This role is a backfill for an existing position. What you will find here:
• Compensation is one of the main components of Clio's Total Rewards Program. We have developed a series of programs and processes to ensure we are creating fair and competitive pay practices that form the foundation of our human and high-performing culture.
• Some highlights of our Total Rewards program include:
• Competitive, equitable salary with top-tier health benefits, dental, and vision insurance
• Hybrid work environment, with expectation for local Clions (Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Dublin, London, New York City and Sydney) to be in office min. twice per week.
• Flexible time off policy, with an encouraged 20 days off per year.
• $2000 annual counseling benefit
• RRSP matching and RESP contribution
• Clioversary recognition program with special acknowledgement at 3, 5, 7, and 10 years
• The expected salary range* for this role is $117,400 to $146,800 to $176,200 CAD. There are a separate set of salary bands for other regions based on local currency.

Benefits

Additional Information

Clio is the global leader in legal AI technology, empowering legal professionals and law firms of every size to work smarter, faster, and more securely. We are transforming the legal experience for all by bettering the lives of legal professionals while increasing access to justice .

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