Tactical Buyer-MWAV

Thales; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health insurance

RRSP matching

Vacation & paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Thales in Halifax is seeking a Tactical Buyer to manage the PR/PO lifecycle, expedite orders, and ensure timely deliveries while upholding term conditions. The role involves coordinating with project management and senior leaders to drive supplier performance and cost improvements.

You will work in a hybrid Halifax office environment, collaborating across functions to secure an uninterrupted flow of goods and services required by the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of procurement/purchasing experience in a supply chain setting.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems; proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of export regulations and defense industry knowledge is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or purchasing certification; 3 years procurement experience.
• Experience in the defense industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage local negotiations within delegated thresholds and convert PRs to POs.
• Expedite and follow up on purchase orders to meet delivery timelines.
• Report procurement issues to the TB Lead and Supply Chain Manager.
• Support SAP optimization and ensure compliance with ISO and defense regulations.
• Collaborate with project planning and suppliers to optimize sourcing.

Skills

SAP

MS Office

Contract terms understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Purchasing certification

Procurement experience

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Location: Halifax - John Savage, 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 tomorrow's possible.

This position is hybrid in Halifax

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Tactical Buyer (TB) who is involved and responsible for the transactional procurement process of RFX, Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order (PR/PO) lifecycle. You will be required to expedite, follow-up on purchase orders to ensure delivery to support internal priorities and quality requirements are in accordance with terms and conditions issued. Drive continuous improvement of supplier performance and commodity cost. Collaborate internally with project management and senior leaders to achieve desired business outcomes. Own all aspects of part management as it relates to sourcing. Requires developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective and timely execution of purchasing activities. This function shall strive to provide an uninterrupted flow of goods and/or services required by the organization.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and /or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Manage local negotiations within the Delegated threshold; Analysis of quotations and summarization for category buyers. Receiving purchase requisitions (PR) and transforming them into purchase orders (PO) while ensuring accuracy of the order and follow up and expediting of purchase orders.
• Managing disputes and first level problem solution; Reporting medium & high-level procurement issues to the TB Lead/Supply Chain Manager.
• Works in an integrated team within Industry and in close contact with (CB/CM) and Procurement Project Managers (PPM). Maintain close relationship with Suppliers and other Tactical Buyers; Works proactively with tactical team to enhance performance of the Function. Collect, challenge and master PRs priorities in coordination with Project Planning and industry requirement.
• Provide support in the implementation of improved SAP functionality to improve purchasing efficiencies. Will become knowledgeable about company purchasing policies/procedures and continually monitors day-to-day activities for compliance; Supports activities to ensure compliance with ISO series quality accreditation and Defense regulatory requirements.
• Collect, challenge and master PRs priorities in coordination with Project Planning and industry requirement; Maintain an ethical approach to tasks and relationships in accordance with relevant Thales policies.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience performing similar activities within a supply chain environment; Experience and ability to understand contract terms & conditions.
• Previous experience using SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system; proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Able to prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines in high-pressure environment; Ability to work individually and as part of a team & cross-functional team.
• Knowledge of Export regulations, Knowledge of Industrial Technical Benefits, Canadian Content Value an asset.
• Bachelor’s Degree, Purchasing Certification and/or 3 years of Procurement/Purchasing experience.
• Previous experience in the Defense Industry.

Special Position Requirements

• Type of Role: Hybrid (Home/Office) – flexibility to work from home, but expected to be in office as required to support the business.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week. Monday- Friday. Flexible time, however, accommodating core hours of 9am-3 pm, project needs and global/international time zones
• Physical Environment: Office environment.
• Travel: As required

Pay Transparency

The anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC), inclusive of annual salary and bonus eligibility, for this role is $60,000 to 80,000 CAD Annual. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, provincial, and federal laws.

AI

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

What We Offer

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

Why Join Us?

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• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.