Procurement Manager Jobs

Title – Program Manager

Location – Ottawa, Canada (onsite only)

Experience – 8 to 12 years

Nice to have the NATO security clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program

Defense industry background is MANDATORY

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• 8 to 12 years experience in SAP / ERP.. even 15+ is fine

• 2 to 4 years of Procurement / Purchasing experience

• 2 to 4 years in Supply Chain

• The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the effective and timely execution of purchasing activities. This function shall strive to provide an uninterrupted flow of goods and/or services required by the organization

• Analysis of quotations and summarization for category buyers

• Receiving purchase requisitions (PR) and transforming them into purchase orders (PO)

• Managing PO cancellation, rescheduling or PO information change (quantity, price)

• Engage with Suppliers and ensure they acknowledge PO receipt and provide delivery commitment

• Follow-up and expediting of purchase orders

• Ensuring accuracy of the order, commodity code, ship to location, supplier information on PO, and relevant notes/comments on the PO document

• Managing disputes and first level problem solution

• Reporting medium & high-level procurement issues to the TB Lead

• Managing local negotiations within the Delegated threshold

• RFx management under Delegated threshold

• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analysis

• Works in an integrated team within Industry and in close contact with (CB/CM) and Procurement Project Managers (PPM)

• Maintain close relationship with Suppliers and other Tactical Buyers

• Collect, challenge and master PRs priorities in coordination with Project Planning and industry requirement

• Support KPIs for the role in coordination with Supply Chain Manager

• Monitor performance of the role according to the best practices in place in Industry

• Works proactively with tactical team to enhance performance of the Function

• Provide support in the implementation of improved SAP functionality to improve purchasing efficiencies

• Becomes knowledgeable about company purchasing policies/procedures and continually monitors day-to-day activities for compliance

• Supports activities to ensure compliance with ISO series quality accreditation and Defense regulatory requirements

• Maintain an ethical approach to tasks and relationships in accordance with relevant Thales policies