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Our cutting-edge SaaS solutions empower revenue leaders globally to design smarter go-to-market strategies, maximize seller performance, and unlock untapped potential. Varicent stands at the forefront of innovation, celebrated as a market leader in the 2025 Forrester Wave Report for SPM, 2023 Ventana Research Revenue Performance Management (RPM) Value Index, Gartner Peer Insights, 2024 Gartner SPM Market Guide, and G2. Our solutions are trusted by a diverse range of global industry leaders like T-Mobile, ServiceNow, Wawanesa Bank, Shaw Industries, Moody's, Stryker and hundreds more. Here’s why you’ll thrive at Varicent:\nInnovate with Purpose: Build impactful solutions for customers worldwide.\nJoin Excellence: Work in a diverse, collaborative, and innovative team.\nShape the Future: Lead in redefining revenue optimization.\nGrow Together: Unlock your potential in a supportive environment.\nJoin us at Varicent-where your talent and ambition meet limitless opportunities for success!\nSummary of the Role and Team\nAs the Sourcing and Procurement Lead, you will build and lead Varicent’s global procurement, sourcing, and vendor management function. This role serves as the strategic owner of technology and corporate procurement practices, with a particular focus on technology vendors, which represent the majority of company spend.\nYou will establish the governance frameworks, policies, vendor management programs, and operating processes that enable the company to scale effectively while balancing cost, risk, compliance, and business objectives. Working closely with Finance, Legal, Security, Product, Revenue Operations, and executive leadership, you will transform procurement into a strategic business function that drives operational efficiency, vendor performance, and business value.\nThis is both a leadership and builder role, requiring the ability to design a function from the ground up while driving immediate business outcomes.\nWhat You Will Be Doing\nDevelop and execute Varicent’s procurement and vendor management strategy across technology and corporate spend categories\nBuild and lead a scalable procurement function, including governance frameworks, operating models, policies, vendor segmentation, and team development\nLead strategic sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, renewals, and commercial discussions with key vendors and service providers\nPartner with Security, Legal, Compliance, and Finance teams to manage third-party risk, data privacy requirements, contractual obligations, and vendor performance\nEstablish vendor governance programs, supplier scorecards, and performance management frameworks that support business objectives and risk management\nDesign and implement procurement technologies, AI-enabled workflows, contract lifecycle management processes, and spend visibility programs\nProvide procurement insights, vendor intelligence, and market trend analysis to support business planning, budgeting, and go-to-market decision making\nDeliver reporting and recommendations to senior leadership regarding vendor performance, cost optimization opportunities, procurement effectiveness, and business risk\nWhat You Bring\n12+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, supply chain, commercial operations, or a related discipline\nExperience leading complex vendor negotiations, commercial agreements, and strategic sourcing initiatives with measurable business impact\nExperience designing procurement processes, governance frameworks, operating models, and vendor management programs\nStrong financial and analytical skills, including experience developing business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and financial models that support executive decision-making\nExperience working with procurement platforms, contract lifecycle management systems, enterprise business systems, and third-party risk management tools\nExperience leveraging AI-enabled tools and automation technologies to improve procurement operations, contract management, spend analysis, or vendor intelligence activities\nAbility to influence and collaborate effectively with executive leaders and stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Security, Product, Operations, and Revenue teams\nBachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience\nSuccess Outcomes\nFirst 90 Days\nDevelop a comprehensive understanding of Varicent’s vendor landscape, procurement practices, technology spend, contracts, and stakeholder priorities\nAssess current procurement processes, vendor governance approaches, and risk management practices\nBuild relationships with key stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Security, Product, and leadership teams\nIdentify opportunities to improve vendor visibility, governance, spend management, and operational efficiency\nWithin 6 Months\nLaunch a formal vendor governance framework, including supplier segmentation, performance criteria, and risk management processes\nEstablish standardized procurement policies, workflows, documentation standards, and vendor management playbooks\nImprove visibility into contract obligations, spend commitments, vendor performance, and renewal timelines\nImplement AI-enabled processes or tools that improve procurement efficiency, insight generation, or operational scalability\nDeliver measurable improvements in vendor management, sourcing effectiveness, or procurement process consistency\nWithin 12 Months\nEstablish a fully operational procurement and vendor management function with company-wide adoption of governance standards and operating procedures\nDeliver measurable cost optimization, vendor consolidation, or commercial improvement initiatives with documented business impact\nAchieve comprehensive visibility into vendor contracts, spend, obligations, and risk profiles through scalable systems and processes\nEstablish procurement as a strategic business partner that provides actionable market intelligence, vendor insights, and commercial recommendations\nBuild a foundation that supports long-term procurement scalability, operational excellence, and business growth\nFor this role, the estimated annual base salary range is between 96,000.00 - 126,000.00 CAD. In addition to base salary, our compensation package may include bonuses, commissions for eligible sales roles, and a comprehensive benefits package. The actual base salary will vary based on factors including individual qualifications and market data, as objectively assessed during the interview process. \nThis posting is for an existing vacancy. \nThis hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement - not replace - human decision-making. \nOverview of Benefits: \nHealth & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your local needs\nTime Off - PTO and public holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most\nVolunteer Days - Dedicated time to give back and support the communities that matter to you\nIgnite Days - Dedicated learning days to support continuous growth, skill development, and professional learning\nFinancial - Compensation that reflects your market and your value\nRetirement - Retirement plans designed to help you build long-term financial security\nTuition Assistance - Invest in your growth with support for continuing education and professional development\nFlexibility - Work where you thrive, with remote and hybrid options available across most regions\nVaricent is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please email \nVaricent is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. 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