Defense Procurement Project Management Specialist (2 openings) When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies. At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level.

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more) Retirement savings plan Employee Assistance Program The Defense Procurement Project Management Specialist (Supply Chain Specialist) serves as the primary interface between Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Contracts, and the Supply Chain organization, ensuring procurement activities are fully integrated into the defense program baseline. They would be expected to lead all procurement activities for assigned programs from capture and proposal through needs analysis, supplier contract negotiations, post-signing contract execution, delivery, and aftermarket support.

The Defense Procurement Project Management

Specialist is the main interface to the suppliers required for the execution of Bombardier’s Defense programs and works closely with the Capture and Offsets team to identify and develop new supplier relationships in support of organizational goals and strategies. The role owns supplier execution, procurement risks and opportunities, long lead item management, and material readiness to support successful program delivery.

Procurement

Strategy and Commercial/Contracts Negotiations Leadership Translate Defense program needs into procurement requirements and needs in cross-functional teams (Sales, Engineering, Legal and others). This includes leading the issuance of RFPs/RFQs, putting in place NDAs,



and working closely with program management and engineering to ensure the program schedule and technical scope is covered accordingly. Track procurement performance against approved budgets.

Proactively develop new sources of supply and establish procurement strategy for assigned projects. Lead contract negotiations with suppliers, both face-to-face and contract revision and more. Lead and participate in the development of the commodity by managing projects that would include the preparation of business cases.

Create and maintain formal networks internally and externally. Ensure procurement activities align with our business requirements (program milestones, certification events, and aircraft delivery schedules). Develop and coach team members on procurement initiatives and processes.

Program Procurement Execution

Monitor supplier performance against delivery, cost, quality, and technical commitments with our internal partners (Engineering, Programs, Quality and more). Lead procurement-related supplier risk identification and mitigation activities. Support development of recovery plans when procurement delays threaten program milestones.

Manage escalations. Identify procurement-related supplier critical paths and potential schedule risks in support of Programs. Actively participate in supplier program reviews led by the business units.

Develop and maintain procurement dashboards. You have a bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration or equivalent. Postgraduate degrees are a plus, e.g. Master of Engineering or MBA.



You have a minimum of 10 years of proven (direct) experience in procurement, supply chain, program management, proposal solution management, or engineering in the aerospace sector.

Fifteen years of total experience or more would be an asset. You have years of supplier-facing experience during negotiations and drafting and editing procurement contracts, leading to successful contract signing and commercial/program success. You have excellent stakeholder management capabilities; You are skilled at coaching and providing direction to junior colleagues in ambiguous situations.

You are highly motivated, self-managed individual able to work with little direct oversight.

Preferred Technical Competencies

Strong understanding of aerospace supply chains. Strong technical background related to aviation industry and understanding of aircraft systems and main sub-components. Understanding engineering change processes and configuration management.

Understanding of contract execution and procurement lifecycle management. Familiarity with ERP, procurement, and planning systems. Knowledge of export-controlled programs. Must be able to work in both English and French on a daily basis.

Must be able to work at one of our Montreal sites at least two (2) days per week. Must be available to travel internationally at least 10% of the year as per business needs. Bombardier is an equal chance employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

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