Procurement Compliance and Risk Officer

CAE; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Compliance and Risk Officer to oversee procurement activities and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. This role involves developing a comprehensive compliance roadmap, managing risks across the supply chain, and collaborating with various teams to align procurement practices with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement and risk management, excellent analytical skills, and be bilingual in French and English. Join this dynamic team and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and ethical procurement practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement, compliance, or risk management roles.
• Bilingual in French and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure procurement compliance with policies and legal standards.
• Develop and implement a global compliance roadmap and strategy.

Skills

Procurement Processes

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Procurement Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Tools

Procurement Technology

Job description

About This Role

Job Summary:

The Procurement Compliance and Risk Officer is responsible for ensuring that all procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards. This role involves developing and implementing a global compliance roadmap and strategy, managing end-to-end risk across the procurement and supply chain lifecycle, overseeing the procurement aspects of mergers and acquisitions, and collaborating closely with the sustainability team.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards. Develop and enforce compliance policies and procedures.

Compliance Roadmap and Global Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive compliance roadmap and global strategy to ensure consistent and effective compliance practices across all regions.

• End-to-End Risk Management: Identify, analyze, and mitigate risks across the entire procurement and supply chain lifecycle. Implement risk management frameworks and processes to ensure continuity and resilience.
• Supplier Management: Oversee vendor compliance through the onboarding process, ensuring compliance with all policy, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Influence and educate stakeholders on procurement policies, procedures, and compliance practices. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to improve the efficiency and value of the procurement function through compliance and risk management measures.
• Audit and Reporting: Conduct regular audits and prepare compliance reports for senior management. Ensure transparency and accountability in procurement activities.
• Training and Development: Provide training to procurement staff on compliance, risk management, and best practices.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Manage the procurement aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, integration, and alignment with company policies and compliance standards.
• Technology Utilization: Leverage procurement technology and tools to streamline processes, simplify data collection and improve on risk visibility and mitigation activities.
• Performance Monitoring: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of procurement compliance and risk management processes.
• ESG Collaboration: Work closely with the ESG team to ensure procurement practices align with the company’s environmental, social, and governance goals.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Law, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, compliance, or risk management roles.
• Bilingualism: French and English is required.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of procurement processes and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong project management skills.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all compliance and risk management activities.
• Integrity: Upholding the highest standards of ethical behavior in procurement practices.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage change and drive continuous improvement in compliance and risk management processes.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Problem-Solving: Strong ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.

Position Type: Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer: CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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