Senior Advisor, Corporate Procurement

At Alto, we are actively contributing to the transformation of Canada's future with our high-speed train project connecting Quebec City and Toronto. With the support of the Government of Canada, this innovative project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities and stimulate economic growth.

Would you like to take on a stimulating, high-impact challenge?  We are looking for a Senior Advisor, Corporate Procurement. Please note that the candidate may be based in one of our 2 offices: Ottawa or Toronto.

The role

Under the supervision of the Director, Corporate Procurement, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies for the files assigned to you.

You will work in collaboration with various stakeholders to reduce risks and coordinate files with cross-functional teams involving several business units, while making use of best practices. Working closely with the legal team, you will actively participate in the development, drafting and review of contractual agreement documents.

The responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understand their needs and recommend best practices.
• Conduct market research and analysis, assess competition and risks.
• Propose strategies and initiatives and uncover advantageous opportunities and/or threats related to procurement.
• Ensure timely execution of files while respecting governance.
• Prepare and issue tender documents, ensuring that requirements are clearly defined.
• Evaluate bids and negotiate agreements.
• Ensure the accuracy of contractual commitments reflected on purchase orders issued by the Finance Expertise Center group.
• Coordinate contract renewals and amendments, and support business units in the application and interpretation of contract clauses.
• Prepare briefing notes and produce reports as required for management. 

The requirements

• Post-secondary education in business administration, finance, legal services or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years experience in preparing, managing and evaluating calls for tenders and negotiating contracts.
• Experience with complex procurement processes.
• Experience in leading project teams and working groups in the procurement field.
• Experience with contractual and legal aspects.
• Strong negotiation and conflict management skills.
• High degree of initiative and autonomy, in addition to strong organizational, planning and leadership skills.
• Professional communication (French and English), interpersonal and customer satisfaction skills.
• Knowledge of national and/or international laws, regulations and trade agreements relating to purchasing and supply procedures.

Why join our innovative team?

• Basic paid group insurance for you and your family: medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
• Access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle.
• Flex-Alto account of $500 to encourage a healthier approach and a more sustainable mode of transportation.
• A retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA).
• Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring.
• An incentive compensation program.
• Flexible hybrid work mode.
• A work environment that encourages initiative, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.
• A unique opportunity to shape the future of transportation in Canada.

We work to create high-performance, diversified teams

At Alto, we believe in the power of diverse teams. We aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone can develop and flourish. Alto offers equal employment opportunities to all and invites qualified individuals, regardless of their identity, origin or situation, to apply.

Please let us know if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. We will do our utmost to provide you with a fair and pleasant experience, while keeping any adjustments confidential.

Please note that we will communicate only with those candidates whose applications are selected for further consideration. To find out more about the entire project, visit Alto - Home.