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Procurement Manager
- London, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- 7–10 years of relevant professional experience, including experience leading high-performing teams.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Description
Procurement Manager
Drive the strategy behind the supply base supporting our critical defense programs. General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada (GDLS-C) is looking for an experienced people leader to manage a high-performing team and help shape sourcing, supplier relationships and procurement solutions that deliver value to our business and customers.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by combining strategic thinking and people leadership to strengthen our supply base, manage risk and drive value across the business. Working closely with leaders and cross-functional teams, the Procurement Manager will develop and execute strategies that support the successful delivery of our programs.
We're looking for candidates who are genuinely interested in this opportunity and the impact they can have in the role. Candidates are encouraged to submit an updated resume and cover letter that speaks to their interest in the position and why their experience is a strong fit.
What You Will Do
Procurement Manager
Drive the strategy behind the supply base supporting our critical defense programs. General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada (GDLS-C) is looking for an experienced people leader to manage a high-performing team and help shape sourcing, supplier relationships and procurement solutions that deliver value to our business and customers.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by combining strategic thinking and people leadership to strengthen our supply base, manage risk and drive value across the business. Working closely with leaders and cross-functional teams, the Procurement Manager will develop and execute strategies that support the successful delivery of our programs.
We're looking for candidates who are genuinely interested in this opportunity and the impact they can have in the role. Candidates are encouraged to submit an updated resume and cover letter that speaks to their interest in the position and why their experience is a strong fit.
What You Will Do
- Lead, coach and develop a team of procurement professionals, establishing and monitoring team goals, KPIs and performance.
- Leadstrategic sourcing and procurement activities, including sourcing strategies, supplier selection, negotiations and contract management.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance, risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business and program requirements and deliver effective procurement solutions.
- Identify opportunities to improvecost, quality, delivery, supplier performance and overall value.
- Ensure procurement activities align with GDLS-C, divisional and customer requirements, policies and procedures.
- Support procurement reviews, special projects and business initiatives.
- Provide leadership with updates on procurement activities, supplier performance, risks and emerging issues.
- Act as a delegate for the Department Director, as required.
- University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, or a related discipline.
- 7–10 years of relevant professional experience, including experience leading high-performing teams.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, organizational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and build effective relationships.
- Strong customer focus and collaborative approach.
- Strong negotiation skills and comfort working with technical information.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 10% Canada / 10% U.S. & international).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
- Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and/or subcontract management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract negotiations.
- Knowledge of GDLS-C Terms & Conditions and/or contracts.
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Responsibilities
Lead and develop a procurement team while directing strategic sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance. Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver procurement solutions, manage risks, improve value, ensure compliance, and provide leadership updates.
Requirements
Requires a university degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, operations, or a related discipline, along with 7–10 years of relevant experience including team leadership. Candidates should bring strong leadership, negotiation, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, and be able to travel domestically and internationally and maintain a valid passport.
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Coaching and Development
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement
- Supplier Selection
- Negotiation
- Contract Management
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Cost Improvement
- Decision-Making
- Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Subcontract Management
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supply Chain Management
- Supplier Selection
- Supplier Relationships
- Supplier Performance
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiations
- Subcontract Management
- Risk Management
- Cost Improvement
- Quality Improvement
- Delivery Performance
- Team Leadership
- Key Performance Indicators
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Defense Programs
- Customer Requirements
- Procurement Policies
- Business Initiatives