Application deadline: November 23, 2026, 12:00PM ET
Position: Procurement Advisor (Level 17)/ Senior Procurement Advisor (Level 18)
Employment Type: Permanent
Compensation Details:- Vendor Management 17: Salaries typically range from $84, 698 to $112,931 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.
- Vendor Management 18: Salaries typically range from $96, 557 to $128,743 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.
Location:- Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, currently requiring employees to work in the office 3 days per week. (subject to change)
- This role can be performed from EDC's headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto, Mississauga, Montreal, Brossard or Laval.
- Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.
Internal Employees, please consult the ServiceNow article entitled Internal movements - what you need to know.
Team Overview:EDC's Procurement Team enables our client's decision-making by providing expertise and advisory services in contracting, sourcing, vendor management and procurement processes. The team is responsible for safeguarding the reputation of EDC's procurement practices while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
What you will be doing:- Acts as an advisory point of contact to guide and support assigned business units to meet procurement requirements (e.g. policies, procedures, sourcing strategies, etc.) and drive customer satisfaction.
- Collaborates with assigned business units to develop annual procurement forecasts and plans.
- Translates complex client requirements into statements of work, deliverables, or other industry norms.
- Manages vendor relationships and handles performance issues related to established SLA's and KPI's within contracts.
- Continuously supports, evaluates and contributes to the development of innovative sourcing strategies and procurement transformation strategies that drive continuous improvement and client value.
- Prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services, technologies and supplies.
- Applies critical and strategic thinking in the identification, definition and modification of RFP's/PRP's/QP's/RFQ's/RFT's.
- Prepares bids or requests for proposals (RFPs), including specifications and requirements.
- Develops, negotiates and administers contract terms, and participates in the determination of acceptable bids.
- Evaluates contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations.
- Seeks proactive resolution of contractual disputes, manages variations and claims in collaboration with business units.
- Processes amendments to contract terms or contract extensions.
*Please note that the responsibilities remain the same for Level 17 & Level 18, with added file complexity to Level 18 candidates.
What we are looking for:- Post-secondary degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years (Level 17) or 7 years (Level 18) of experience in Procurement or Supply Management, or related experience.
- Strong knowledge of Procurement or Supply Management principles, practices and competitive processes.
- Strong written, presentation and spoken communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and influence business partners and vendors.
What will make you stand out:- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) accreditation.
- Previous Procurement knowledge and experience in the Information Management (IM) Information Technology (IT) space and dealing with IM/IT specific procurement requirements in support of digital transformation initiatives.
- Previous Procurement knowledge and experience in facilities management, construction projects, and office fit-ups within a public procurement setting, including related tendering and contracting requirements in support of infrastructure and workplace modernization initiatives.
- Knowledge of Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the ability to apply the elements of this agreement to all parts of the procurement process.
- Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform.
- Experience using ServiceNow.
- Experience using a contract lifecycle management tool/platform.
- Bilingual in both official languages (French and English).
Eligibility:EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada
at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.
Internal applicants must also meet EDC's eligibility criteria for applying to internal opportunities. For more information, please refer to Section 2.1 in the Talent Acquisition Standard, available on LINK under the Resources tab in the Policies & Procedures section. This position is open to individuals who meet all the essential criteria outlined above and submit their applications by the closing date.
Ready to make a difference? This is your chance to join a dynamic, growing team and leave your mark on our organization, development finance, and the world.
Apply today!
Want to learn more about EDC? Check our website at https://www.edc.ca
