Purchasing Manager (Venue Sourcing)

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. 

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. 

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

About the Role

If you love the thrill of finding the right venue, negotiating smart deals, and keeping complex details moving, this Sourcing Manager role could be your next great fit. You’ll support Life Sciences meetings in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment where precision, partnership, and compliance matter. Working closely with client contacts, Meeting Managers, and suppliers, you’ll help shape venue strategy, build budgets, and drive cost savings without compromising quality. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing strategy, service, and sharp negotiation skills.

You’re Good At

• Negotiating hotel and venue contracts, including rates, cancellation terms, and value-added concessions with professionalism and integrity.
• Working in a structured, detail-oriented environment where compliance, process, and client expectations all play a big role.
• Partnering with clients, Meeting Managers, and operations teams to align sourcing strategy with meeting requirements and budgets.
• Managing sourcing activity through tools like Cvent, while keeping venue grids, reporting, and documentation accurate and on time.
• Communicating clearly in both French and English, written and verbal, across internal teams and external partners.
  
  

You Might Also Have

• Experience supporting Life Sciences or other highly regulated meetings where quality, accuracy, and timelines are essential.
• Familiarity with preferred vendor programs, global hotel brokers, and sourcing strategies designed to balance compliance and cost savings.
• Confidence participating in site inspections, venue presentations, and collaborative planning conversations with stakeholders.
• Experience building polished venue presentations or high-level PowerPoint decks for client review.
• Strong organization and time management skills that help you juggle multiple deadlines with ease.
  
  

You Should Know

• This hybrid role is based in Montreal, with 2 days per week in the office, and operates primarily in the Eastern Time Zone.

If you’re ready to bring your sourcing expertise to a collaborative team supporting impactful Life Sciences meetings, apply now!

THE PERKS

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

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