Procurement and Purchasing Advisor

Desjardins

. Finalize contractual agreements with organizational partners for the purchase and rental of goods and services .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeLévis • CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract management while effectively analyzing client needs and developing actionable recommendations. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and operational follow-up to enhance organizational objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic SourcingContract ManagementClient Needs AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentFluency in French

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Hard Skills

ProcurementAsset ManagementInventory ManagementOperational MonitoringReport Writing

Soft Skills

Customer FocusInterpersonal SavvyAction OrientedNimble LearningBusiness Insight

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

GovernanceOutsourced Service ManagementStakeholder EngagementBusiness RelationshipsProcess Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Finalize contractual agreements with organizational partners for the purchase and rental of goods and services
Support strategic sourcing and procurement, asset management, contract and partnership management, inventory and restocking, outsourced service management, and governance
Advise and assist clients and partners
Develop tools, methods, and processes
Propose recommendations, solutions, and action plans based on organizational objectives and priorities
Analyze and identify client needs and 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 monitor external provider performance
Help develop, enforce, update, and improve policies, processes, standards, and models supporting unit projects and initiatives
Interact with stakeholders in other fields and maintain business relationships with providers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of two years of relevant experience
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
Action oriented
Business insight
Customer Focus
Differences
Interpersonal Savvy
Nimble learning

Benefits

Comp & perks

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