Hybrid Category Manager

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About the role

  • Category Manager responsible for supplier management and procurement strategies at Thales. Overseeing compliance and performance for strategic projects in the Canadian defense industry.

Responsibilities

  • The Category Manager is responsible for the management of assigned suppliers supporting strategic projects and Business Lines.
  • Ensure supplier executes to the requirements in accordance with the contract.
  • Managing compliance against contractual requirements, identifying and addressing areas of risk, and acting as a point of escalation as required.
  • accountable for end to end performance of the acquisition process via the management of the RFI &/or RFP's until the PVet 5.
  • The CM is expected to lead major / business critical supplier selection exercises to support business needs.
  • Management of suppliers performance including quality, cost, delivery, contractual performance and innovation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree or diploma in a relevant field of study from a recognized University or College or, in lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant combination of experience and/ or education as equivalency
  • At least 7 years of sourcing activity, tactical purchasing, process & tool management, and category management
  • Prior experience in procurement /supply chain developing strategy and creating work packages
  • At least 2 years of experience working with cross functional teams across multiple disciplines within a matrixed organization
  • Track record of success in a similar role in a relevant business or market; Excellent organization skills; Ability to prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment; Leadership skills with the ability to influence in order to deliver business results;

Benefits

  • 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.

Job title

Category Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

CA$100,000 - CA$130,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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