Advisor, Procurement and purchasing

Desjardins; Montreal West; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking an Advisor for Procurement and Purchasing in Montreal. The role involves analyzing client needs, coordinating objectives, and developing effective policies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and two years of experience, with fluency in French and intermediate English. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance and telemedicine

Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of French is essential.
• Intermediate knowledge of English required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client needs and diagnose issues to determine outcomes.
• Coordinate efforts to achieve objectives.
• Develop and improve policies and processes.

Skills

Business insight

Interpersonal Savvy

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

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Required

As a purchasing and procurement advisor, you help finalize contractual agreements with the organization’s partners for the purchase and rental of goods and services. You may be responsible for one or more sub-specialties, such as the strategic sourcing and procurement of goods and services, asset management, contract and partnership management, inventory and restocking, outsourced service management, and governance. You advise and assist clients and partners and develop tools, methods and processes. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You propose recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities. You share ideas and help solve problems using your analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the line of business. You interact with stakeholders working in other fields and maintain business relationships with providers. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to :

• Analyze and identify client needs. Help diagnose issues and needs to determine target outcomes
• Analyze information, conduct studies, carry out monitoring, write reports and make recommendations
• Coordinate efforts to achieve objectives and execute action plans. Carry out operational follow-up and monitoring, including monitoring of external provider performance
• Help develop, enforce, update and improve the policies, processes, standards and models that support your unit’s projects and initiatives
  
  

Required

As a purchasing and procurement advisor, you help finalize contractual agreements with the organization’s partners for the purchase and rental of goods and services. You may be responsible for one or more sub-specialties, such as the strategic sourcing and procurement of goods and services, asset management, contract and partnership management, inventory and restocking, outsourced service management, and governance. You advise and assist clients and partners and develop tools, methods and processes. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You propose recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities. You share ideas and help solve problems using your analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the line of business. You interact with stakeholders working in other fields and maintain business relationships with providers. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to :

• Analyze and identify client needs. Help diagnose issues and needs to determine target outcomes
• Analyze information, conduct studies, carry out monitoring, write reports and make recommendations
• Coordinate efforts to achieve objectives and execute action plans. Carry out operational follow-up and monitoring, including monitoring of external provider performance
• Help develop, enforce, update and improve the policies, processes, standards and models that support your unit’s projects and initiatives
  
  

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
  
  

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of French is required
• Intermediate knowledge of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
  
  

Business insight, Interpersonal Savvy

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Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Job Family

Administration (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-06-16

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Banking

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