Procurement Manager

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead a high-performing team and shape sourcing, supplier relationships and procurement solutions for our defense programs.

You will develop and execute strategies to strengthen the supply base, manage risk, and drive value across the business while collaborating with leaders and cross-functional teams to meet program requirements.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience including leading teams.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and build effective relationships.
• Customer focus and collaborative approach.
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to work with technical information.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~10% Canada / 10% U.S. & international).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of procurement professionals, establishing and monitoring goals, KPIs and performance.
• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities, including supplier selection, negotiations and contract management.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business and program requirements and deliver procurement solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, delivery, supplier performance and overall value.
• Ensure procurement activities align with GDLS-C policies and procedures.
• Support procurement reviews, special projects and business initiatives.
• Provide leadership with updates on procurement activities and supplier performance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Team leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Engineering

Job description

Description

Procurement Manager

Drive the strategy behind the supply base supporting our critical defense programs. General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada (GDLS-C) is looking for an experienced people leader to manage a high-performing team and help shape sourcing, supplier relationships and procurement solutions that deliver value to our business and customers.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by combining strategic thinking and people leadership to strengthen our supply base, manage risk and drive value across the business. Working closely with leaders and cross-functional teams, the Procurement Manager will develop and execute strategies that support the successful delivery of our programs.

We're looking for candidates who are genuinely interested in this opportunity and the impact they can have in the role.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach and develop a team of procurement professionals, establishing and monitoring team goals, KPIs and performance.
• Leadstrategic sourcing and procurement activities, including sourcing strategies, supplier selection, negotiations and contract management.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business and program requirements and deliver effective procurement solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improvecost, quality, delivery, supplier performance and overall value.
• Ensure procurement activities align with GDLS-C, divisional and customer requirements, policies and procedures.
• Support procurement reviews, special projects and business initiatives.
• Provide leadership with updates on procurement activities, supplier performance, risks and emerging issues.
• Act as a delegate for the Department Director, as required.

What You Bring

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of relevant professional experience, including experience leading high-performing teams.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and build effective relationships.
• Strong customer focus and collaborative approach.
• Strong negotiation skills and comfort working with technical information.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 10% Canada / 10% U.S. & international).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and/or subcontract management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract negotiations.
• Knowledge of GDLS-C Terms & Conditions and/or contracts.