IT Procurement Specialist

Job Responsibility:

BrainFinance is a leading financial technology company providing responsible and constructive credit solutions to consumers. We are redefining access to credit with our revolutionary technology that uses machine learning and automation capabilities to deliver better, simpler financial services to everyone.

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee and manage our 3rd party services related to IT infrastructure , system administration, SAAS, Data Providers, finance software, Marketing software, and cloud services. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation and integration of third-party services in our financial company. You will be responsible for managing contracts, negotiating rates, handling renewals, and conducting follow-ups. This individual oversees the various aspects of the contractual process, ensuring favorable terms, managing negotiations, and maintaining relationships with our third parties. You'll play a crucial role in optimizing our operational efficiency and ensuring cost-effectiveness, evaluating services, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring effective communication and service delivery, including cost comparisons and negotiations for financial optimization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand infrastructure needs and align services with third-party suppliers.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of services, IT infrastructure, and cloud services, ensuring compliance with regulations and company requirements.
• Oversee data integration and reporting processes between systems, credit reporting agencies, and cloud providers, ensuring accuracy and security.
• Manage vendor contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and performance metrics for credit reporting, IT infrastructure, and cloud services.
• Coordinate with internal IT teams for integration, maintenance, and support our needs with third-party services.
• Stay updated on industry trends and provide recommendations for internal process improvements.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address issues related to credit reporting and IT infrastructure.
• Ensure security and confidentiality of data handled by third-party services, maintaining compliance.
• Schedule meetings, take notes, follow up on tasks, and monitor contract renewals.

What You'll Be Bringing to The Team:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, information technology, or a related field.
• Proven of 2 years of experience in credit reporting, IT infrastructure management, or related roles within the financial industry, managing third-party IT infrastructure and cloud services.
• Familiarity with credit reporting regulations, IT infrastructure best practices, system administration, and cloud service management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve issues related to credit reporting, IT infrastructure, system administration, and cloud services.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple vendors and tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in credit reporting and IT infrastructure activities.
• Experience in contract management, vendor relationship management, and security compliance is a plus.
• Fluent in French.
• As we provide the majority of our services in 7 provinces in Canada, the candidate must be able to communicate effectively in English to fulfill their duties.

We Offer:

• Group Insurance (Health and Dental)
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Health and Wellness Program
• Flexibility to work remotely from Montreal or at our office.
• Additional Days off (Moving day, Birthday, 5 personal days)
• Paid training subscription tools.
• Commuter Benefits (Bixi and Opus)
• Weekly 5 à 7s and office activities
• Office Perks (fresh fruits, snacks, games, yoga and meditation room)

Schedule: 8-hour shift.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.

Ability to commute/relocate: Montréal, QC, reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.

BrainFinance is hiring!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Language training provided
• RRSP match
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Can you start in Montreal and work in a Hybrid setting? The team comes to the office every Wednesday.

Experience:

• Third-Party Vendor Management: 1 year (required)
• Technology, Information and Interne: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English and French (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montréal, QC