Defence Procurement Strategy Leader
Thales
Shape procurement strategy for Thales defence activities, using supplier governance, contract expertise, and performance metrics from Ottawa’s hybrid setting.
As TCDS Procurement Director, you will lead procurement across two Canadian defence entities and a portfolio exceeding 250M€ annually. The work includes supplier vetting, onboarding, category management, contract coverage, and sourcing strategy. You will align regional execution with global strategies, group policies, and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish annual procurement objectives and performance targets
- Drive sourcing strategies aligned with business and regional requirements
- Ensure subcontractors meet contractual obligations
- Support complex contract development, review, and execution
- Contribute to cost savings and cash flow initiatives
Requirements:
- Ten years’ procurement experience within a technical environment
- Five years’ progressive change management experience
- Experience implementing common processes and tools regionally
- Experience establishing procurement performance indicators
- Project management, planning, communication, and problem-solving experience
Bring strategic sourcing, contract oversight, and performance management expertise to Thales’ Canadian defence procurement function.
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