Procurement Project Manager

Ottawa ON. (CAN.): Hybrid

Position Summary

Thales requires a Project Procurement Manager (PPM) who will be responsible for providing efficient and cost-effective value-added purchasing support. Within the SIX LAS & DMS GBU 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.

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 promote design to cost analysis with the suppliers during the definition phase of the solution 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 Thales Group Procurement 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.
Monitor project material costs and report deviations against the established project baseline. Play a key role in Make or Buy analysis. Contribute to Postmortem Analysis (lessons learned) and implement required changes to support the project.

Minimum Qualificaations

Bachelors degree or diploma in a relevant field of study from a recognized University or College.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience performing similar activities.
Track record of success in a similar role in a relevant business or market.
Project management - planning time management problem solving communication and teamwork.
Leadership skills with the ability to influence and deliver business results.

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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.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in the Defense Industry.
Familiarity with Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC).

Special Position Requirements

Role will require working from both home and office (hybrid)
Domestic travel may be required to fulfill the responsibilities of the role

What We Offer
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.

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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.