1. Context and challenge — Montreal, QC, Canada
- Profile sought: procurement manager, the role was strategic
- Region: Montreal
- Timeline: a “flash” mode response — search launched even before the official job posting
- Geographical factor: the ideal candidate needed to live in a strategic area that was hard to reach
2. Winning approach
- Immediate responsiveness: search began right after Leila, Fed Supply’s specialized consultant, met with the client
- Use of the ALFed database: a candidate first met in 2021 was reactivated — still open to opportunities despite being employed (a qualified and monitored database)
- Geo-logistics check: the candidate lived in Farnham (QC, Canada), a strategic location that’s hard for other recruiters to cover
- Client validation: agreement to share the full candidate profile, interview, offer, hiring
- Long-term relationship: this hire resulted from consistent follow-up and lasting relationships with candidates
3. Results
- Ultra-short process: interview → offer → hire within days
- Geographical and job fit: candidate lived in a strategic zone and met the profile requirements
- Enhanced credibility: demonstrated that the ALFED database is active, qualified and strategic; a repeatable result, not luck
4. Who provided this testimonial?
It was Leila Chanteau, a recruitment consultant at Fed Supply. Take a look at Leila's Linkedin profile here.
5. FAQ
1. How does Fed Supply find emergency profiles?
Thanks to a well-maintained candidate base and proactive reactivation processes (the ALFed database), combined with parallel search and quick client validation.
2. What makes a candidate “strategically” located?
Proximity to production sites, accessibility in case of on-call duties, and logistical availability. Criteria that are often hard to find but important to employers.
3. Does the ALFed database contain hard-to-find candidates?
Yes. It lists candidates who have been met and followed over time, some of whom can be reactivated for a fitting opportunity. Take a glance at our job openings to see what kind of profiles we meet every day.
4. How long does a “flash” recruitment take?
It varies, but with a qualified database and client agreement for an unmasked profile, the cycle can wrap up in just a few days.
5. Do you offer follow-up support after hiring?
Yes, there’s post-placement support to ensure integration and capture operational feedback.
