Defence Procurement Director: Strategy & Leadership

Thales Group; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Dental

RRSP

Vacation days

Sick leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Thales Group in Ottawa is seeking a TCDS Procurement Director to lead procurement for Defence activities in Canada. The role covers two regional entities with a combined portfolio above €250M/year, requiring close collaboration with regional and global teams.

The director will drive sourcing, contracts, KPI-driven performance, and compliance, while mentoring the local procurement team and aligning with group policies and ESG initiatives. Hybrid on-site work in Ottawa is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a relevant field of study from a recognized University or College.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a procurement professional within a technical environment, ideally in the maritime sector.
• At least 5 years of experience in procurement activities including sourcing, process & tool implementation, and category management.
• Prior leadership experience coaching, mentoring and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for Defence in Canada across two regional entities.
• Develop and deploy sourcing strategies aligned with global policies and regional rules.
• Oversee supplier selection, contract negotiation and governance.
• Monitor KPIs and drive financial, delivery and quality outcomes.
• Partner with Bids, PM, Supply Chain, Engineering and Finance to communicate strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Negotiation

KPI management

Stakeholder management

Cost savings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Procurement tools

ERP systems

Supplier management tools

Job description

Thales Group in Ottawa is seeking a TCDS Procurement Director to lead procurement for Defence activities in Canada. The role covers two regional entities with a combined portfolio above €250M/year, requiring close collaboration with regional and global teams.

The director will drive sourcing, contracts, KPI-driven performance, and compliance, while mentoring the local procurement team and aligning with group policies and ESG initiatives. Hybrid on-site work in Ottawa is offered.