Lead defence procurement strategy for Thales in Ottawa, coordinating sourcing, supplier management, and regional execution in a hybrid workplace.

The TCDS Procurement Director leads procurement for Thales Canada Defense & Security and Thales Optronics Canada. This senior position covers sourcing, process and tool implementation, category management, supplier management, and procurement governance. The portfolio exceeds 250M€ annually and supports Canadian defence activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate procurement activities across TCDS and TOCA

Support supplier selection, onboarding, and contract negotiation

Monitor financial, delivery, and quality performance indicators

Oversee local procurement resources and staff development





Coordinate closely with Supply Chain and business stakeholders

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a relevant field

At least 10 years’ procurement experience in technical environments

At least five years’ sourcing and supplier management experience

At least five years’ change management experience

NATO Secret clearance and Controlled Goods eligibility required

Apply procurement leadership, sourcing expertise, and governance experience to Thales defence operations in Ottawa.

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📌 Head of Procurement & Supply Chain (Ottawa)
🏢 Thales
📍 Ottawa