Project Procurement Manager

Job Description

Project Procurement Manager (PPM)

Ottawa, Ontario- Hybrid

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 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 organization. In 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 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 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

Total Target Cash (TTC) 92,729.25 - 158,713.50 CAD Annual

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.

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.