Project Procurement Manager

Project Procurement Manager (PPM)

Ottawa Ontario- Hybrid

Position Summary

The Project Procurement Manager (PPM) is responsible for providing efficient and cost-effective value-added purchasing support. Within the SIX (Secure Communications and Information Systems) LAS (Land and Air Systems) & DMS (Defence Mission Systems) GBU (Global Business Unit) the PPM is responsible for supporting procurement activities that are part of a bid project or product delivery.

Within the integrated team the PPM represents and promotes the Procurement their role the PPM provides the best procurement solution (competitiveness quality on-time delivery) fulfilling the customer needs and aligned with Thales Procurement strategy led by the Global Category Managers (GCM). To this end and to introduce supplier innovations to our solutions the PPM plays a key role in the early stages of bids projects and/or product/service delivery activities.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

All applicants must be 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

• Develop and maintain the project procurement strategy using input from customers tender and prime contract documents from the project management plan and project schedule from Project Management project design documentation from Engineering proposal documents from Marketing and project financial data from Finance;

• Challenge the acquisition needs and requirements and to promote design to cost analysis with the suppliers during the definition phase of the solution in order to increase the competitiveness of the solution;

• Create work packages including all required information to enable an RFQ/RFP (statement of work delivery schedules budget etc.)

• Assign work packages to relevant Category Manger / Category Buyer

• Manage the development of the supply chain architecture to meet needs of the project with support from Regional and Global Category Management

• Optimize supply chain costs early in the life cycle ensuring savings are achieved against budget;

• Play a key role in defining and implementing strategies to meet requirements including offsets Buy Canada and Small Disadvantaged Business and indigenous business

• Work closely with stakeholders including Project Management Engineering Marketing and Finance to ensure the procurement strategy is communicated and well understood;

• Support the flow of information with Project Management through regular reporting on the status of procurement activity - achievements issues and goals;

• Play a key role in Make or Buy analysis; and

• Contribute to Post Mortem Analysis (lessons learned) and implement required changes to support the project.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or diploma in a relevant field of study from a recognized University or College; or in lieu of degree 6 years of relevant exempt level experience as equivalency.

• At least 7 years of Project Management experience

• Prior experience in procurement /supply chain developing strategy and creating work packages

• Previous experience within the Canadian Defence industry preferably Maritime

• At least 2 years of experience working with cross functional teams across multiple disciplines within a matrixed organization

• Track record of success in a similar role in a relevant business or market;

• Excellent organization skills;

• Ability to prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment;

• Leadership skills with the ability to influence in order to deliver business results;

The ideal candidate will have familiarity with Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC).

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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target is between

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:

Company paid Extended Health Dental HSA Life AD&D Short-term Disability Cancer Care Program travel insurance Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP DCPP TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP with no vesting period.

Company paid holidays vacation days and paid sick leave.

Voluntary Life AD&D Critical Illness Long-Term Disability.

Employee Discounts on home auto and gym membership.

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.