Procurement Project Manager

CAE; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-class aerospace firm in Montreal is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee supplier relationships and negotiate contracts. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project management and a strong technical background in aerospace. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to manage supply chains effectively while working under pressure. The company offers attractive employee benefits and opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Opportunity for international travel

Recognition of initiatives

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in Project Management, Project Engineering, Proposal Solutions Management or Contracts Management required.
• Strong knowledge of international purchasing practices, contracts and dispute resolution.
• Ability to work under operational pressure with short deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective estimation of costs, selection and management of suppliers.
• Negotiate subcontract agreements within technical scope and budget.
• Monitor subcontractor performance to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Pressure Management

Education

University degree in Engineering, Legal or Business Administration

Tools

ERP system

Job description

About This Role

Are you looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors? You want to join a world class company and industry leader with projects to which you would be proud to contribute? Come share your passion with us!

The role we are offering you

The incumbent of the position has the responsibility of ensuring the effective estimation of costs, selection, negotiation and management of suppliers and subcontractors to meet program requirements in line with CAE’s commercial practices while mitigating CAE’s risk.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate potential supplier relationships. Prepare, issue and follow-up precise Request for Quotations (RFQ) for large and complex subcontract programs.
• Work with Solutions group to establish competitive procurement solutions and help drive and evaluate make-buy options. Also, lead establish and maintain the competitive landscape with respect to Data, Parts and Equipment (DP&E) procurement, and to evaluate risks.
• Lead commercial evaluation of subcontractors’ proposal with multi-disciplinary team composed of specialists from engineering, software, project management as applicable.
• Negotiate subcontract agreements within technical scope, schedule and budget allocation including flowdown of specific Program Terms and Conditions (SOW and T&Cs).
• Draft subcontracts agreements in line with the company commercial guidelines, such as such agreements which may include complex licensing arrangements.
• Monitor subcontractor’s progress and performance to ensure the timely and complete delivery of the procured goods & services in conformity conform to the technical and commercial requirements.
• Exercise state remedies, as appropriate, where subcontractor’s performance is deficient and Lead disputes resolution in a timely manner.
• Work closely with procurementteam to develop and implement improvement opportunities in support of organizational goals & strategies.
• Manage budget and provide reports to Senior Management.

Our ideal candidate has

• The ideal candidate would have prior experience (5-10 years) in Project Management, Project Engineering, Proposal Solutions Management or Contracts Management.
• University degree in Engineering, Legal or Business Administration.
• Strong on-hand knowledge and experience in international purchasing practices, contracts and dispute resolution.
• Experience negotiating with sole-source suppliers is an asset, as well as dealing with major aerospace OEMs.
• Knowledge of aerospace simulation industry and strong technical background with experience in Software.
• Ability to work under operational pressure and short deadlines is mandatory.
• Work requires willingness to travel and to work flexible schedule.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work self-directed in order to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse groups of individuals and disciplines.
• Highly motivated, self-managed individual able to work with little direct oversight.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of standard procurement tools (ERP system) will be an asset.

CAE offers

• an environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued
• the opportunity to travel internationally
• the opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
• the opportunity to represent the organization at external conventions and conferences
• the possibility to work from home occasionally
• flexible schedules
• attractive employee benefits

Come share your passion with us!

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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