Procurement Project Manager

Procurement Project Manager at Thales Location: Ottawa, Canada – 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. The PPM represents and promotes the Procurement organization and 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, 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 customer’s 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 Manager/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,” 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 Qualifications Bachelor’s 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. 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 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. Compensation Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range: 92,729.25 – 158,713.50 CAD Annual. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 NATO Secret clearance. If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community. #J-18808-Ljbffr