Sourcing Integration Project Lead (All Categories, with IT/Software Focus)#26-00632

Toronto, ON, Canada

Onsite Job Description

Role 1: Lead Professional Band (LPB) - Sourcing Integration Project Lead (All Categories, with IT/Software Focus)

Duration:

Project-based (estimated 2 years)

Role Type:

Leased Worker Focus Area:

Multi-category sourcing integration, with a significant portion in IT & Software Job Summary

This role will lead sourcing integration activities across all supplier categories in support of a large acquisition, with IT and software representing a substantial share of the work. The Sourcing Integration Project Lead will oversee supplier strategy, manage cross‐functional alignment, and drive complex project execution. The role requires strong leadership, project management, and sourcing experience across a diverse supplier landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end sourcing integration workstream across all categories (IT/software, services, indirect, clinical, capital, etc.).

Develop strategic disposition recommendations for each supplier—consolidate, retain, exit, or re-source—based on business needs and cross‐functional input.

Create, manage, and continuously update the master supplier list, categorization, and integration roadmap.

Facilitate governance discussions with business leaders, legal, finance, IT, category managers, and integration teams.

Execute straightforward sourcing actions, including renewals, amendments, simple negotiations, and basic RFPs.

Support senior sourcing leaders on high‐complexity commercial or technical negotiations.

Identify and mitigate integration risks, including commercial gaps, licensing issues, continuity impacts, and compliance concerns.

Lead stakeholder communications and reporting, ensuring visibility of progress, dependencies, and critical risks.

Apply sourcing best practices to drive improvements in cost, risk reduction, supplier consolidation, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (minimum 4 years) in sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or related fields.

Significant experience in sourcing or vendor management across multiple categories—or in a broad indirect procurement environment.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects with competing priorities.

Experience negotiating commercial terms and managing suppliers.

Desired Characteristics

Understanding of IT/software and general indirect sourcing categories.

Strong project management, communication, and influencing skills.

Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.

Experience supporting integrations, divestitures, or supplier transitions.

Lean/Six Sigma or process improvement experience.