Procurement Project Manager

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The incumbent of the position has the responsibility of ensuring the effective estimation of costs, selection, negotiation and management of suppliers and subcontractors to meet program requirements in line with CAE’s commercial practices while mitigating CAE’s risk.

Description

• Cultivate potential supplier relationships. Prepare, issue and follow-up precise Request for Quotations (RFQ) for large and complex subcontract programs.

• Work with Solutions group to establish competitive procurement solutions and help drive and evaluate make-buy options. Also, lead establish and maintain the competitive landscape with respect to Data, Parts and Equipment (DP&E) procurement, and to evaluate risks.

• Lead commercial evaluation of subcontractors’ proposal with multi-disciplinary team composed of specialists from engineering, software, project management as applicable.

• Negotiate subcontract agreements within technical scope, schedule and  budget allocation including flowdown of specific Program Terms and Conditions (SOW and T&Cs).

• Draft subcontracts agreements in line with the company commercial guidelines, such agreements which may include complex licensing arrangements.

• Monitor subcontractor’s progress and performance to ensure the timely and complete delivery of the procured goods & services in conformity conform to the technical and commercial requirements.

• Exercise state remedies, as appropriate, where subcontractor’s performance is deficient and Lead  disputes resolution in a timely manner.

• Work closely with procurement team to develop and implement improvement opportunities in support of organizational goals & strategies.

• Manage budget and provide reports to Senior Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Legal or Business Administration.

• 5-10 years of experience in Project Management, Project Engineering, Proposal Solutions Management or Contracts Management.

• Strong experience in international purchasing practices, contracts and dispute resolution.

• Knowledge of aerospace simulation industry and strong technical background with experience in Software.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills (english and french).

• Knowledge of standard procurement tools (ERP system).

Preferred qualifications

• Experience negotiating with sole-source suppliers, as well as dealing with major aerospace OEMs.

• Ability to work under operational pressure and short deadlines is mandatory.

• Good organizational skills and the ability to work self-directed in order to prioritize work to meet deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse groups of individuals and disciplines.

• Highly motivated, self-managed individual able to work with little direct oversight.

• Work requires willingness to travel and to work flexible schedule.

Benefits

• Group Insurance

• Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Group RRSP

• CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan

• Sabbatical Leave

• Flex Time

• Enhanced Parental Leave

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