IT Senior Procurement Specialist

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IT Senior Procurement Specialist Department and team Corporate / IT & Business Intelligence Status Permanent Full-Time Location Montreal, QC About Behaviour Interactive Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained more than 60 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Take-Two, among many others. Over more than 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK - North and Behaviour UK - South) and the Netherlands (Behaviour Rotterdam). The role Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is at the forefront of the gaming industry, crafting unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. We’re a dynamic, independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees, with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). Our day to day revolves around two core business focuses: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering exceptional work-for-hire development and pioneering immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes our creative limits, with our signature IPs, including the iconic Dead by Daylight. Join us and be a part of the future of interactive entertainment! At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law. Behaviour Interactive is looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to support the timely and cost‑effective acquisition of goods, services, and technology in an international environment. In this role, you will be a key partner to internal teams, ensuring strong supplier performance, effective contract management, and smooth collaboration with external IT vendors. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, are comfortable juggling multiple stakeholders and priorities, and enjoy building strong, long‑term partnerships while delivering business value. In this role you will : * Manage multiple marketing and production procurement mandates from preparation through contract finalization. * Lead contract lifecycle management, including supplier onboarding, invoice approvals, and handoff to internal Behaviour teams. * Negotiate supplier contracts to optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines while ensuring compliance with business objectives. * Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Production, Finance, and Legal) at all stages of supplier partnerships. * Act as the primary point of contact for external partners, overseeing performance, communication, issue resolution, and quality reviews. * Support supplier evaluation and sourcing by applying industry standards, managing contracts (NDAs, MNDAs, MSAs, SOWs, renewals), and leveraging market research and insights. What we're looking for : * Bachelor’s degree (undergraduate / 1st cycle – BAC) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management in IT. * Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence, build partnerships, and manage supplier relationships. * Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders in a fast‑paced, international environment. * Solid understanding of contracts, supplier performance management, and procurement best practices. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong client‑ and user‑oriented mindset. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Apply now Share this job About Behaviour Interactive Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained more than 60 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Take-Two, among many others. Over more than 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK - North and Behaviour UK - South) and the Netherlands (Behaviour Rotterdam). Life at Behaviour Learn more See all open positions Apply now Share this job