Procurement Manager- Defense and Optronics
Procurement Manager- Defense and Optronics
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Procurement Manager- Defense and Optronics
Ottawa Canada- Hybrid
Position Summary
The Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing activity tactical purchasing process & tool management and category management.
The role supports three regional entities - Thales Canada Defense & Security (TCDS) Thales Optronics Canada (TOCA) and Thales Digital Systems (TDS).
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
All applicants must be legally able to work in Canada and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Position reports to the Vice President of Procurement Americas
Will lead procurements under his/her responsibility while deploying consistent sourcing strategies to align with global strategies group policies business entity needs and regional rules/regulations/compliance.
Deploy common processes and tools to enable regional execution meeting budgetary timing and quality needs.
Resource management for the local Procurement team.
Expected to manage complex challenges of varying degrees of difficulty with cultural and geographic sensitivities
Engage with and solicit support from the regional Procurement team:
Category Management to ensure coherence of procurement strategies;
Supplier Performance Management to address Supplier performance issues;
Process & Tools to deploy common processes and tools to support Procurement execution within the region; and
Tactical Procurement to align on best practices and advance the use of the Procurement Shared Service Center
Support all sourcing needs for TCDS and TOCA
Establish communicate and drive annual objectives and targets for their perimeter based on business needs
Contribute to Thales strong financial position by supporting cost savings initiatives for bids and projects and positively influencing cash flow
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor degree or diploma in a relevant field of study from a recognized University or College or in lieu of a degree 6 years of relevant commination of experience and/ or education of as equivalency
Minimum 9 years of sourcing activity tactical purchasing process & tool management and category management
Recognized track record of success in a similar role in a Defense/ Technology (technical) business or market
Demonstrated experience successfully leading teams
Proven experience and ability to understand and execute contract terms & conditions within a large complex multi-national corporation
Project management - planning time management problem solving communication and teamwork;
A minimum of 3 years of experience establishing communicating and driving annual objectives and targets for their perimeter based on business needs
Superior interpersonal skills - ability to excel working in cross-functional teams
Ability to prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment
If youre excited about working with Thales but not meeting the requirements for this position we encourage you to join our Talent Community!
Special Position Requirements
Role will require working from both home and office (hybrid)
Travel is 10-15% Domestic and international
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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.
This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List the Canadian Controlled Goods Program the Canadian Industrial Security Program the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian Enhanced Reliability security clearance.Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
