Supply Chain & Procurement Manager (H/F)

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.
At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
Competitive base salary
Retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
Lead and develop a high-performing team focused on strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle management (CLM), vendor performance management, and procurement process excellence.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including market analysis, competitive events (RFI/RFP/RFQ), supplier evaluation and selection, and vendor rationalization to reduce complexity and improve commercial and operational outcomes.
Oversee high-value, complex negotiations and contract development, improving terms such as pricing and licensing models, SLAs/CSLs, service credits, liability and indemnities, audit rights, data protection and cybersecurity requirements, IP ownership, subcontracting controls, termination and step-in rights, and renewal/price protections—while mitigating vendor lock-in and ensuring workable exit plans.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key technology partners and service providers, establishing governance models (QBR/MBR), escalation paths, and joint roadmaps to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Champion vendor and contractual risk management, including assessment of cybersecurity and privacy risk, regulatory requirements, financial viability, concentration risk, business continuity/DR posture, and third-party/subprocessor exposures.
Drive measurable value creation—cost savings and cost avoidance—through negotiation strategy, demand management, software asset management (SAM) and license optimization, cloud/telecom consumption governance (FinOps), and value engineering with stakeholders.
Develop and lead the enterprise IT procurement and contract management strategy aligned with the IT roadmap, digital transformation priorities, cybersecurity requirements, and financial targets.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for IT procurement impact (e.g., savings/value, contract cycle time, renewal governance, supplier performance, compliance to contracting standards, and risk reduction), and communicate results to leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Law, Information Systems, or related field required; MBA, JD, or advanced degree considered an asset.
Twelve (12) years or more of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, and/or commercial experience, including significant IT category scope (software, cloud, telecom, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT services) with demonstrated, quantifiable value creation beyond price (savings, cost avoidance, risk reduction, and/or service improvements).
Proven track record leading complex vendor negotiations and contract outcomes with measurable value creation (e.g., SaaS/subscription terms, SLAs/XLAs, liability, audit rights, data privacy and security terms, IP, exit/transition provisions, price protections, and renewal strategy).
Strong understanding of IT commercial models and cost drivers, including SaaS licensing and metrics, cloud consumption and FinOps practices, managed services pricing, telecom rate structures, and professional services/SOW governance.
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business and IT objectives into category strategies, sourcing roadmaps, and executable contract and renewal plans.
Exceptional negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills across executives, IT leadership, cybersecurity, legal, finance, and suppliers.
Knowledge of software licensing and software asset management (SAM) and/or cloud financial management (FinOps) to support license compliance, consumption controls, and ongoing cost optimization.
Must demonstrate competence across the five Bombardier leadership competencies (building effective teams, leading change, providing direction, driving for success, and engendering confidence and trust).
Must be fluid in French and English.
Must be able to work on-site in Montreal at least three days per week, sometimes more, as per the applicable policy or practice. Up to 10% of calendar year may be required for business travel to liaise with key suppliers.
Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

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