Temporary position for 12 months As a purchasing and procurement technician, you help purchase or rent goods and services for the organization. You may be responsible for one or more sub-specialties, such as the sourcing and procurement of goods and services, asset management, contract and partnership management, inventory and restocking, outsourced service management, and governance. You serve as technical expert and provide discipline-specific support for your unit’s activities, initiatives and processes. The ability to tailor your approach as needed is therefore essential. You research and analyze processes, information management and data processing. You draw on your sound decision-making skills to solve technically complex problems and recommend ways to change or adjust methods and procedures to make them as effective and efficient as possible. You serve as resource person for practitioners and unit employees. More specifically, you will be required to: Provide technical support for projects and complex operational issues. Submit solutions and action plans and take corrective action as needed Carry out specialized technical studies, research and analysis. Analyze procurement and purchasing needs Coordinate activities. Follow up and verify as needed to meet quality standards and follow purchasing and procurement processes Prepare documents; draft and produce technical notes and reports; and validate information and update files for day-to-day purchasing and procurement management Identify and propose opportunities for improvement Help practitioners follow your unit’s standards and processes and use its business solutions, tools and systems What we offer 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 Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria. What you bring to the table College diploma in a related field A minimum of three years of relevant experience Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered Knowledge of French is required Action oriented, Customer Focus, Decision quality, Differences, Nimble learning, Situational adaptability Desjardins it's a world of career possibilities. Explore different fields of work and find what you're passionate about. Click here Trade Union (If applicable) FCDQ-MTL-TP CSD (00014) (2012-03-02 - ) At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve. If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask! Job Family Administration (FG) Unposting Date 2025-11-21 Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first. The jobs you found aren’t the right fit? Introduce yourself: we want to know you!
