Job Description:
What are your contributions to the team? • Understand internal and external customer needs (requirements) by collecting and analyzing data, critically reading contracts and statements of work • Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external collaborators on plans, technical and commercial aspects. • Support, where applicable, the Defense Procurement team in establishing sourcing strategies for the development programs. • Research, analyze and document opportunities in the supply chains process to improve overall supply chain effectiveness. • Identify and realize total cost optimization opportunities (savings) by product families. • Negotiate favorable agreement/purchase order terms with suppliers for the procurement of goods, services, and supplies. • Plan, track, analyze and monitor the balanced scorecard and key performance indicators. • Represent Supply Chain through the change management process. • Timely negotiation & closure of impact statement. • Participate in supplier PMR in conjunction with Business units. • Lead/support Request for Proposal (RFP) process (drafting the RFP, etc.). • Work closely with the buying team on compliance and tracking purchase orders. How to thrive in this role? • You have a bachelor’s degree in business/management or engineering (preferred); other forms of education will be considered. • You have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in proposal, procurement, or supply chain roles, interacting with varying functions. • You have demonstrated the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality deliverables. • You have strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization. • You are a Canadian permanent resident or Canadian citizen, and can obtain the required security clearances that apply Preferred Qualifications: • You have experience supporting global proposals as a Supply Chain representative. • You are familiar with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar). • You have experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry or a government contracting environment. • You have knowledge of ITAR/EAR regulations, and supply chain security principles. • You understand cost estimating, supplier negotiations, and BOE development in a defense context. • You have experience with proposal pricing tools (e.g., ProPricer) and reporting dashboards (e.g., Power BI). Please note that this is a Montreal-based role that requires on-site presence at least two (2) days per week, sometimes more, based on business needs and the applicable policy. Up to 10% domestic and/or international travel may be required to support trade shows, supplier meetings, and site visits. Candidates must be able to work in English and French; an ability to work in additional languages is an advantage. Military veterans and reservists are strongly encouraged to apply.
