Buyer

Thales Group; Mill Bay; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buyer to manage the procurement process and enhance supplier performance. This role involves transforming purchase requisitions into orders, collaborating with project teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management and experience with ERP systems like SAP. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and enjoy extensive benefits while contributing to impactful projects in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant supply chain experience.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement process from order creation to invoice.
• Engage with suppliers to ensure delivery commitments.
• Monitor performance and enhance team effectiveness.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

SAP or similar ERP systems

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Cost Analysis

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Mill Bay - Squl’ew', 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 tomorrows possible.

Ottawa, ON., (CAN.), Hybrid

Position Summary

Thales requires a Buyer to be involved with and responsible for the transactional procurement process of RFX, Purchase Requisition, and Purchase Order (PR/PO) lifecycle. The buyer will expedite, follow-up on purchase orders to ensure delivery supporting internal priorities and quality requirements are met in accordance with issued terms and conditions. The role involves driving continuous improvement of supplier performance and commodity cost, collaborating with project management and senior leaders to achieve business outcomes, and owning all aspects of part management related to sourcing. The candidate should have a strong foundation of procurement skills and knowledge of sourcing concepts, ensuring effective and timely purchasing activities to support an uninterrupted flow of goods and services.

Key Areas of Responsibility

1. Lead weekly fulfillment activities, mentor other buyers, and manage the fulfillment process from order creation to invoice. Manage RFx under delegated thresholds and local negotiations.
2. Transform purchase requisitions into purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of details, and meet with project teams regularly to review priorities and status.
3. Engage with suppliers to acknowledge POs, ensure delivery commitments, follow-up, expedite orders, manage disputes, and report procurement issues. Prepare reports on purchases and conduct cost analysis for strategic planning.
4. Work within an integrated team, maintain supplier relationships, coordinate with project planning, and support KPIs in collaboration with the Supply Chain Manager.
5. Monitor performance according to industry best practices, proactively enhance team performance, and support SAP functionality improvements.
6. Support compliance with ISO quality standards and defense regulations, maintain ethical relationships, and assist with procurement department activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant supply chain experience.
• Experience with contract terms and conditions.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to prioritize tasks under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong team and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of export regulations is an asset.

If you’re excited about working with Thales but do not meet all requirements, consider joining our Talent Community.

Special Position Requirements

• Hybrid work model (home and office).
• Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, with flexible core hours between 9 am-3 pm, accommodating project needs and global time zones.

What We Offer

Extensive benefits including health, dental, life, disability, insurance, retirement plans with company contributions, paid holidays, and employee discounts.

Why Join Us?

Learn more about working at Thales click here.

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Thales is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity, providing accommodations during the interview process. Applicants requiring accommodations should advise accordingly.

This position involves access to controlled hardware and software under various export and security regulations. Applicants must be eligible or able to obtain necessary authorizations, including a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

About Thales

Trust is essential in our increasingly fast-moving and unpredictable world. Thales helps society flourish by delivering innovative, resilient, and sustainable high-tech solutions across oceans, space, and cyberspace, building a future we can trust.