Senior Advisor, Procurement, Purchasing

Desjardins

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

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategies, contract management, and strategic sourcing while effectively advising on complex projects and initiatives. Proficient in both English and French, with a strong focus on customer relations and operational excellence.

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Procurement StrategiesContract ManagementStrategic SourcingProject ManagementBilingual (English and French)

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Hard Skills

Contractual AgreementsAsset ManagementInventory ManagementPolicy DevelopmentPerformance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Action OrientedInterpersonal SavvyCustomer FocusNimble LearningStrategic Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

SourcingProcurementGovernanceOutsourced Service ManagementDecision-Making Bodies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Finalize contractual agreements with organizational partners for the purchase and rental of goods and services
Procure products required for operations by planning and coordinating with suppliers
Manage or advise on strategic sourcing and procurement, asset management, contract and partnership management, inventory and restocking, outsourced service management, and governance
Lead complex and innovative development projects and strategic initiatives
Make recommendations on operationally and conceptually complex projects and initiatives
Advise clients and partners on positioning, planning, development, execution, and monitoring of major projects and initiatives
Develop and implement procurement strategies and action plans
Analyze needs, identify and address major issues, and make recommendations to decision-making bodies
Develop and update policies, standards, models, and programs
Develop, implement, and monitor solutions, processes, strategic improvements, and long-term cost optimization approaches
Develop indicators and monitoring approaches for provider performance
Represent the unit before decision-making bodies
Represent Desjardins’s position in major agreements with external providers
Serve as a specialist advisor, subject matter expert, resource person, and coach for decision-making bodies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of six years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required
Advanced proficiency 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
Ambiguity
Complexity
Customer Focus
Differences
Interpersonal Savvy
Nimble learning
Strategic mindset

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