ANALYST, PROCUREMENT

Business Development Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Development Bank of Canada is seeking an Analyst, Procurement to support procurement and procure-to-pay activities across the organization. The role coordinates purchasing, manages purchase orders and contracts, maintains procurement records, and ensures compliance with policies and delegated authorities.

You will act as a key resource to internal stakeholders, guiding procurement processes, supporting sourcing, supplier onboarding, and maintaining accurate procurement data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Operations Management, or related field.
• Two to three years of relevant experience in procurement, contract administration, supplier management, sourcing, or procure-to-pay (P2P) operations.
• Knowledge of procurement principles, contract administration, negotiation, and procurement governance frameworks.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with a client service orientation.
• Ability to translate business requirements into procurement solutions and maintain audit-ready procurement files.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency with procurement systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement activities for contingent workforce resources, contractors, and lower-complexity goods and services.
• Review business requirements and determine the appropriate procurement approach, escalating complex or higher-risk needs.
• Prepare and administer procurement documentation, including RFQs, contracts, amendments, and purchase orders.
• Coordinate supplier communications and negotiations within delegated authorities.
• Evaluate supplier submissions and assist with selection decisions and award documentation.
• Monitor contract renewals, purchase orders, and milestones for compliance.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Contract administration

Sourcing

P2P operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Procurement systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are banking at another level. Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs. Choosing BDC as your employer also means: Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1 A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more… Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book

The Analyst, Procurement supports procurement and procure-to-pay (P2P) activities across the organization by coordinating purchasing activities, managing purchase orders, administering contracts, maintaining procurement records, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies, directives, procedures, delegated authorities, and applicable procurement requirements.

Acting as a key resource for internal stakeholders, including designated champions who create purchase orders outside the Procurement Department, the incumbent provides guidance on procurement processes, supports sourcing and purchasing activities, conducts supplier negotiations, and promotes data integrity and process adherence.

Working in a fast-paced environment, the incumbent supports procurement activities related to contingent workforce resources, contractors, and lower-complexity goods and services.

Responsibilities include validating business requirements, coordinating supplier interactions, negotiating commercial and contractual terms, preparing procurement documentation, administering purchase orders and contracts, and maintaining complete and audit-ready procurement files.

The Analyst, Procurement contributes to organizational objectives by delivering timely and client-focused procurement support, supporting best value outcomes, maintaining accurate procurement data, and fostering a consistent and compliant procurement process across the organization.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

Procurement Delivery and Contract Administration

• Coordinate procurement activities for contingent workforce resources, contractors, and lower-complexity goods and services in accordance with approved policies, directives, procedures, and delegated authorities.


• Review business requirements and determine the appropriate procurement approach, escalating complex, higher-risk, or strategic procurement requirements as appropriate.


• Prepare and administer procurement documentation, including requests for quotations (RFQs), contracts, amendments, extensions, purchase orders, and supporting records.


• Coordinate supplier communications, solicitation activities, clarifications, and negotiate commercial, contractual, and pricing terms within delegated authorities and established procurement requirements.


• Evaluate supplier submissions, support supplier selection decisions, and prepare recommendation and award documentation.


• Monitor contract renewals, amendments, purchase orders, and procurement milestones to ensure continuity of service and compliance with contractual obligations.

Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Operations and Stakeholder Support

• Manage purchase requests and purchase orders in accordance with established procurement and procure-to-pay (P2P) requirements.


• Act as a key resource for internal stakeholders and designated champions by providing guidance on procurement processes, documentation requirements, approval pathways, and purchasing procedures.


• Support supplier onboarding activities and maintain accurate procurement, supplier, contract, and purchasing information within procurement systems.


• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve purchase order, invoicing, receiving, and payment-related issues.


• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on procurement systems, tools, templates, and P2P processes to facilitate compliant and efficient procurement activities.

Governance, Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure procurement activities comply with corporate policies, directives, procedures, delegated authorities, and governance requirements.


• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready procurement documentation and records throughout the procurement lifecycle.


• Identify and elevate procurement risks, compliance concerns, process gaps, and contractual issues, as appropriate.


• Support reporting and analysis related to procurement activities, contingent workforce engagements, operational metrics, and key performance indicators.


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems, tools, templates, and reporting practices by identifying opportunities, supporting user acceptance testing, and assisting with change management and user adoption initiatives.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Operations Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Two to three years of relevant experience in procurement, contract administration, supplier management, sourcing, or procure-to-pay (P2P) operations.


• Knowledge of procurement principles, contract administration, negotiation, and procurement governance frameworks.


• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt effectively to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with a client service orientation.


• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into sound procurement solutions and well-documented procurement files.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining complete, accurate, and audit-ready records.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and procurement-related systems.


• Sound judgment, autonomy, and the ability to identify and elevate complex, sensitive, or higher-risk matters, as appropriate.


• Bilingualism (English and French), both written and spoken.

Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [e-mail].

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

BDC is a bank unlike any other. We are the only bank dedicated exclusively to the development of Canadian businesses. The only institution whose purpose is to promote the growth of the Canadian economy by focusing on the success of small and medium-sized businesses, with a human touch and a genuine presence. At BDC, we’re changing people’s and businesses’ lives for the better. That’s what makes us unique as a bank. That’s why we are banking at another level.