Location: Ottawa, Canada
In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow’s possible.
For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean’s, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

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.

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 you’re 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

Please refer the Job description for details