Strategic Defence Procurement Director

Canadian Inclusion; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development support

Job summary

Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security in Ottawa, ON, is seeking a TCDS Procurement Director to lead the Defence procurement portfolio, delivering sourcing strategies and governance for Canada’s Defence activities. The role oversees a regional team and interfaces with Supply Chain and Finance to align with global policies and regional rules.

The position requires extensive experience in procurement leadership, process/tool implementation, and contract management, with a focus on compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of procurement experience in a technical environment, ideally maritime.
• 5+ years guiding regional procurement with process/tool implementation.
• 5+ years of people leadership with coaching and career development.
• Experience establishing KPIs for financial, delivery and quality metrics.
• Experience ensuring contractual coverage and managing subcontractors.
• Strong project management, planning, time management and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for Defence in Canada, covering two regional entities.
• Oversee sourcing, supplier onboarding, and contract negotiations.
• Deploy common processes/tools for regional execution within budget/time/quality.
• Monitor KPIs and drive cost savings and cash flow improvements.
• Collaborate with Bids, Supply Chain, Engineering, Marketing and Finance.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

KPIs & performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security in Ottawa, ON, is seeking a TCDS Procurement Director to lead the Defence procurement portfolio, delivering sourcing strategies and governance for Canada’s Defence activities. The role oversees a regional team and interfaces with Supply Chain and Finance to align with global policies and regional rules.

The position requires extensive experience in procurement leadership, process/tool implementation, and contract management, with a focus on compliance and