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BDC

SENIOR ADVISOR, PROCUREMENT

Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 11, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

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

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Advisor, Procurement provides leadership for the complex procurement processes used for the procurement of goods and services required by BDC, for all various corporate sectors. This person must have a detailed understanding of the needs of the business unit in order to play an influential advisory role, establish the acquisition strategy for each of the files under his or her supervision, and carry out the selection of suppliers, and the negotiation and drafting of contracts.

This person advises his or her internal clients on the contract management of strategic contracts. In particular, he or she collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that all contractual obligations are met, both by the supplier and by BDC. This experienced person must also act as a mentor for his or her fellow advisors or analysts in the procurement department.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

Role of strategic supplier and coach of practices in

Procurement:

Conduct complex, strategic, and high-risk procurement processes, and act to

as the primary point of contact for internal clients;

In accordance with the contractual normative framework, advise internal clients by recommending and applying the best procurement and evaluation strategies for acquisitions that will be adapted to the business context and the target market, the nature of the purchases, all in a context of sound risk management, fairness between competing suppliers, and the procurement of goods and services at the right cost and quality and with a constant concern for efficiency, at all stages of the procurement process;

Draft documentation relevant to the procurement process based on the nature of the goods and services required, including calls for tenders, contracts and recommendation documents, and obtain the required inputs, including to complete business needs, descriptions of services or techniques, parameters and levels of service, required security and privacy documents;

Organize, lead and coordinate selection committees in the context of calls for tenders, by preparing evaluation grids in advance, and act as a voting party, as required;

Analyze the bids received, negotiate and make the recommendations required for

awarding the contract;

Proceed with the award of the contract by preparing, when required, public declarations

and the messages to be communicated;

Contribute to the implementation of changes to the processes required to support

BDC's responsible sourcing ambitions;

From a quality assurance and skills improvement perspective, support, supervise and review the work of other procurement advisors or analysts in the conduct of their activities;

Ensure an excellent internal customer experience, while being aware that your role as controller requires courageous interventions;

If necessary, dispose of goods and services.

Role of Contract Management Advisor, Contract Portfolio Analyst and

Trainer:

Provide training for human resources in the various business segments performing procurement-related functions, including contract management, query creation and public procurement;

Monitor contracts affecting BDC's procurement needs and recommend procurement strategies for the contract portfolio, with a view to reducing expenses and consolidating supply needs;

Prepare documents under the responsibility of his/her management and validate those produced by the clients in connection with the tendering process, and communicate them to the internal authorities concerned;

Negotiating agreements in complex contractual disputes;

Write technical specifications and coordinate with customers and stakeholders

internal to meet BDC's procurement needs;

Draft and finalize contracts and contract amendments and ensure they reflect

the goods/services purchased, in line with the contractual normative framework;

Execute contract management processes to support cost-effective delivery by proactively managing contracts, incentivizing the supplier to improve its business performance;

Provide contractual information and contractual interpretation to complex issues.

Leader in continuous improvement of procurement business practices :

Create templates, including tender documents, contracts, specific clauses and evaluation grids, all in order to cover risks, with a view to the intelligibility and efficiency of the contract documentation;

Recommend to his manager improvements to the policies, methods and procedures in force, with a view to added value and fair control, and carry out improvement work;

Propose and design procurement work tools used by all colleagues and people who request them;

Develop and disseminate customized or corporate training on procurement and contract management to managers and staff members concerned;

Collaborate in the maintenance, maintenance and optimization of BDC's data systems, by

link to procurement and contract management;

Participate, as required, in various continuous improvement or other projects.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor's degree in administration or other relevant training;

A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, including strategic procurement;

Experience in leading complex procurement files.

Experience in public procurement an asset,

Mastery of complex procurement processes, including the selection of

suppliers, negotiating and drafting contracts;

Negotiation skills, including an excellent ability to negotiate advantageous contractual and commercial terms and manage supplier relationships effectively;

Expertise in contract management and supplier governance, including a good understanding of contractual clauses;

Strong business acumen, understanding of BDC's business objectives and internal clientele and ability to determine the best procurement strategies tailored to meet business needs;

Excellent communication skills in order to be able to adapt communications at different levels of the organization and outside it, in both (2) official languages, both oral and written;

Experience in coaching and mentoring to guide and support peers less

experienced in the field of procurement;

Deep curiosity about the activities of internal clients and a desire to contribute to the

BDC's business objectives;

Have the courage and skills to influence decisions;

Proactive, synthetic, pragmatic;

Organizational skills, ability to set priorities and ability to carry out multiple tasks

forehead;

Have a strong interest in innovation, particularly in terms of performance, processes and technological tools;

Proficiency in Microsoft suite tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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 accessibility@bdc.ca.

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

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Responsibilities

The Senior Advisor, Procurement leads complex procurement processes, manages strategic supplier relationships, and negotiates contracts while ensuring compliance with internal frameworks. They also act as a mentor to junior staff and drive continuous improvement in procurement practices and tools.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in administration or a related field and possess at least eight years of relevant experience in strategic procurement. Proficiency in complex contract negotiation, supplier governance, and the ability to communicate effectively in both official languages are essential.

Skills

Strategic procurement
Contract management
Supplier negotiation
Contract drafting
Risk management
Mentoring
Coaching
Public procurement
Business acumen
Communication skills
Data analysis
Microsoft Office Suite
Process improvement
Stakeholder management
Tender management

Benefits

Employee Savings and Investment Plan
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Wellness and health care spending account
Paid vacation
Personal days
Sick days
Hybrid work model

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Procurement
Strategic Sourcing
Contract Management
Supplier Selection
Negotiation
Tender
Risk Management
Governance
Business Administration
Continuous Improvement
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Public Procurement
Contractual Disputes
Vendor Management
Procurement Strategy
Data Systems
Mentorship
Quality Assurance

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