Procurement Supplier Contracts Manager (Project Management)

Location: Ottawa, 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.

For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada's capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada's best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

Ottawa, ON. (CAN), Hybrid

Thales requires a Procurement Subcontract Manager who will be responsible for the management of assigned Subcontractors supporting strategic projects and Business Lines. Subcontractors may be developing and delivering complex, high risk, high value services typically under specific long-term subcontract agreements and associated terms and conditions.  The Subcontract Manager is responsible for the lifecycle of the assigned Subcontractors, and will ensure that the Subcontractor executes to the requirements in accordance with the contract. Primary activities include managing compliance against contractual requirements, identifying and addressing areas of risk, and acting as a point of escalation as required.

• Executes subcontract negotiations with favourable conditions meeting or exceeding the approved corporate mandate while supporting the project timeline. Engage and communicate efficiently with internal Customers and Stakeholders as necessary in executing Subcontractor requirements.
• Ensure Subcontractor requirements are executed achieving favourable conditions and consistency with technical, program, cost and performance (quality and delivery) requirements. Produce standardized Key Performance Indicators relevant to the role, monitor performance, and address areas requiring improvement.
• Regular review of subcontractor performance metrics and enforcement of contractual agreement where established performance levels are not being met, addressing Subcontractor performance issues with the support of Thales Internal teams as required.
• Review and monitor subcontractor financial stability, identify risk areas prior to engagement and recognize trigger points where further analysis would be required. Recognize and identify subcontractor contract claims as they develop and manage the timely resolution under changing provisions where possible, obtaining legal expertise where necessary.

• Bachelor degree or diploma in a relevant field of study from a recognized University or College.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience performing similar activities
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with Federal Government contracting.
• Proven experience and ability to understand and execute contract terms & conditions.
• Proven experience in complex contract negotiations.

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Special Position Requirements

• Role will require working from both home and office (hybrid)
• Travel may be required to fulfill the responsibilities of the role

What We Offer

• Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
• 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.

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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.