Conseiller(ère) en approvisionnements corporatifs

CAA-Quebec•Montreal, QC

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

CAA-Québec is seeking a Senior Corporate Procurement Advisor to act as a strategic partner to internal clients. In this role, you will support stakeholders throughout the entire procurement cycle, from needs identification to contract award and follow-up. In collaboration with various business units, you will contribute to optimizing spending, managing risks, and continuously improving procurement practices, while ensuring compliance with policies, governance, and market best practices. This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) with a hybrid remote work arrangement, requiring two days per week at our Montreal office.

Requirements

University degree in a relevant field (business administration, supply chain management, operations management, or other related field).
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in strategic procurement, contract management, or category management.
Proven experience in managing complex files and negotiating large-scale agreements.
Mastery of procurement processes, governance frameworks, and best practices.
Solid expertise in strategic procurement, market analysis, and contract management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Workday or another ERP procurement system is an asset.
Effective communication in French, both oral and written, and ability to interact with English-speaking suppliers or partners.
Excellent analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving skills.
Strategic vision and ability to identify opportunities for improvement, optimization, and value creation.
Influential leadership and ability to effectively mobilize stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex files simultaneously, prioritize, and adapt to a constantly evolving environment.
Autonomy, rigor, professionalism, judgment, and a constant focus on quality.
Proactive approach, strong customer service orientation, marked intellectual curiosity, and excellent team spirit.
Mastery of English is required due to interactions with English-speaking clients, partners, and/or suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Workday or another ERP procurement system.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain trusting relationships with internal clients and advise them on best procurement practices.
Support stakeholders in defining business, technical, and operational needs.
Develop procurement strategies adapted to business objectives, risks, and market conditions.
Prepare, draft, publish, and coordinate tenders, requests for proposals, and other contractual documents.
Define evaluation criteria, coordinate selection committees, and ensure the compliance of the acquisition process.
Analyze received submissions, conduct commercial and contractual negotiations, and recommend contract awards.
Collaborate closely with legal, finance, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and sound management of procurement files.
Plan and coordinate procurement activities under your responsibility according to business priorities and operational deadlines.
Develop and maintain an overall view of the procurement needs of your portfolio to anticipate renewals, risks, and opportunities.
Conduct market, spending, risk, and supplier performance analyses to identify optimization and value creation opportunities.
Advise stakeholders on acquisition strategies, grouping, standardization, or spending optimization approaches.
Contribute to the planning of strategic procurement initiatives and the achievement of organizational efficiency and performance objectives.
Coordinate contract renewals, amendments, and the lifecycle of contracts under your responsibility.
Monitor supplier performance and implement action plans as required.
Act as a facilitator in managing issues or problematic situations with suppliers and internal clients.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, service levels, and governance mechanisms stipulated in agreements.
Support the development of sustainable and high-performing business relationships with strategic suppliers.
Contribute to the transformation of tools and support their adoption by the organization.
Participate in the continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools, and practices.
Participate in organizational projects related to operational efficiency, standardization of practices, and change management.