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 TOCASupport supplier selection, onboarding, and contract negotiationMonitor financial, delivery, and quality performance indicatorsOversee local procurement resources and staff developmentCoordinate closely with Supply Chain and business stakeholdersRequirements: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a relevant fieldAt least 10 years’ procurement experience in technical environmentsAt least five years’ sourcing and supplier management experienceAt least five years’ change management experienceNATO Secret clearance and Controlled Goods eligibility requiredApply procurement leadership, sourcing expertise, and governance experience to Thales defence operations in Ottawa. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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