SENIOR ADVISOR, PROCUREMENT
BDCWe 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 per…