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 collaborator 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 technical problems and help develop and improve methods and procedures. You serve as resource person for practitioners and unit employees. More specifically, you will be required to:Provide technical support for projects and operational issues. Submit solutions and action plans and take corrective action as neededConduct technical studies, research and analysis. Analyze procurement and purchasing needsCarry out activities. Follow up and verify as needed to meet quality standards and follow purchasing and procurement processesPrepare documents; draft and produce technical notes and reports; and validate information and update files for day-to-day purchasing and procurement managementHelp identify and propose opportunities for improvementHelp practitioners follow your unit’s processes and use its business solutions, tools and systems.What we offer*Competitive salary and annual bonus4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first yearDefined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirementGroup insurance including telemedicineReimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
#LI-HybridWhat you bring to the tableCollege diploma in a related fieldA minimum of two years of relevant experiencePlease note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be consideredKnowledge of French is requiredIntermediate advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients Action oriented, Customer Focus, Decision quality, Differences, Nimble learning, Situational adaptabilityTrade Union (If applicable) FCDQ-MTL-SEPB 575 Bureau (00111) (2019-09-30 - )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 2026-04-21
