Senior Procurement Specialist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Procurement Specialist (Logistics/Gamedev): Managing the acquisition of goods, services, and technology for a leading game development studio with an accent on contract lifecycle management and supplier performance. Focus on optimizing costs and delivery timelines through strategic negotiation and cross-functional collaboration.

Location: Hybrid in Montreal, QC

Company

An independent gaming studio with over 1200 employees, creating original IPs like Dead by Daylight and providing development services for industry giants.

What you will do

• Manage marketing and production procurement mandates from preparation through contract finalization.
• Lead the contract lifecycle, including supplier onboarding, invoice approvals, and internal handoffs.
• Negotiate supplier contracts to optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders in Marketing, Production, Finance, and Legal.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external partners, overseeing performance and quality reviews.
• Conduct supplier evaluation and sourcing using market research and industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex supplier relationships.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Solid understanding of contract types (NDAs, MNDAs, MSAs, SOWs) and procurement best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Culture & Benefits

• Diverse and creative environment that celebrates all backgrounds.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of the gaming industry on PC, console, and mobile platforms.
• Collaborative atmosphere within a large, dynamic independent studio.