Manager, Procurement - 12 Month Contract

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

As Manager, Procurement, you will support the development and execution of BDO’s enterprise procurement strategy, with a focus on technology, SaaS, and travel procurement categories. You will contribute to cost optimization, vendor risk management, and procurement governance across the firm. As Manager, you will partner with stakeholders across service lines to enable operational efficiency, support risk mitigation, and advance BDO’s strategic objectives. You will play a key role in implementing scalable, digital-first procurement practices and supporting enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies across technology, SaaS, travel, and enterprise platforms.

• Lead and participate in cross-functional sourcing initiatives, facilitating structured vendor evaluations, negotiations, and early stakeholder engagement.

• Coordinate vendor risk assessments, ensure adherence to delegated signing authority policies, and maintain procurement governance standards.

• Collaborate with executive and service line leaders (M&I, Tax, ASR, Innovation & Change, Talent & Culture, etc.) to ensure procurement activities align with business needs.

• Manage day-to-day travel procurement activities, including supplier negotiations, travel program optimization, and alignment to firm policies.

• Support the implementation and adoption of AI-enabled procurement tools and automated processes to enhance operational efficiency.

• Track, analyze, and report procurement savings, efficiencies, and risk mitigation outcomes to Operations leadership.

• Provide guidance, coaching, and subject matter support to team members and stakeholders, promoting consistent procurement practices across the firm.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration

• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work

• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients

• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent

• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace

• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in procurement, operations, or strategic sourcing, preferably with exposure to technology and travel procurement.

• Understanding of procurement governance, compliance requirements, and vendor risk management practices.

• Experience contributing to cost savings, process improvements, or operational enhancements in professional services or related industries.

• Ability to influence stakeholders, collaborate effectively across functions, and support decision-making at senior levels.

• Proficiency in commercial negotiation, digital procurement tools, and data-driven or AI-enabled processes.

• Strong project management capabilities and excellent communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field. Professional certifications (CPSM, SCMP, CIPS) are an asset.

Please note this is a 12 month contract

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

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