Procurement Sourcing Advisor

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more

• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to):

74,800 - 91,400

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

7.5%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

We’re looking for a Procurement Advisor to join our growing team!
What you’ll do here:

• Employ a risk-based approach to determine the applicable security and legal requirements applicable to each relationship with a Third-Party Vendor and perform assignment of various corporate resources (Procurement, Corporate Legal, Information Security, Risk, etc.) to support Third Party Vendor contracting activities in accordance with established corporate governance.

• Negotiate agreement below the 250k value.

• Monitor contract lifecycle (perpetual, fixed, auto-renew) in accordance with established corporate governance and appropriate support from cross-functional experts, business partners, and Procurement.

• Evaluate appropriate contractual hierarchy framework, drafting of minor amendments and pre-approved legal templates and contract administration throughout the contract lifecycle.

• Identify and raise contracts and Third-Party Vendor risks while supporting business requirements and improving shareholder value.

• Nurture cross-functional relationships and networks with suppliers, business partners, peers and leaders across multiple functions, divisions and geographic locations.

• Support the implementation of all procurement continuous improvement projects

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, finance, professional designation such as CPP (an asset), or any combination of equivalent education and experience.

• Understanding of strategic sourcing principles and P2P processes along with the ability to apply this knowledge to execute projects and optimize strategies.

• Strong project management and communication skills.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and analytical skills in critical thinking, decision-making, problem solving, and attention to detail.

• Must be able to move quickly with the changing environment and be up to date with the latest contracting practices around privacy and data protection and market trends.

• Must have a personable, effective and confident manner with the ability to influence a diverse group of stakeholders.

• Strategic Thinker – You're not be afraid to challenge the status quo with a balance of assertiveness, tact, business acumen and diplomacy.

• Fast learner – You need to thrive in a customer centric, dynamic, ever-evolving environment.

• In addition to having an intimate knowledge of the contractual framework, you have a broad understanding of use of technology from an operational perspective.

• You have an entrepreneurial spirit that builds credibility and repeat business for Procurement.

• Be a team player.

• Design and business acumen – You understand business requirements beyond the written word and how your technical contributions will influence business processes. 

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

• Bilingualism (French / English) – Need to interact on a regular basis with an English-speaking clientele and colleagues across the country.

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

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Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en plein croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.