Project Buyer

Position Summary

We have a current vacancy for a Project Buyer to join our team in Halifax, NS (Wilkinson) . A future vacancy will also be available on our team in Ottawa, ON (Chrysalis) . The Project Buyer is responsible for coordinating and executing procurement activities for assigned projects, ensuring all goods and services are sourced to meet project specifications, timelines, and budgetary requirements. This role manages the full purchase cycle, engages in supplier negotiations, fosters supplier relationships, and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to support project goals while adhering to company policies and ethical standards.

Essential Functions

• Manage the end‑to‑end procurement activities for project‑specific goods and services, including sourcing, RFx / RFP administration, local negotiations, order creation, purchase order (PO) management, and invoice resolution.
• Mentor and provide guidance to other buyers and support knowledge sharing across the team.
• Transform purchase requisitions (PR) into accurate and compliant purchase orders (PO), verifying commodity codes, ship‑to locations, supplier information, and relevant documentation.
• Proactively expedite, track, and follow up on purchase orders to guarantee timely delivery and adherence to contractual terms and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as project management, engineering, and senior leadership to define procurement needs, set priorities, and align sourcing strategies with business and project objectives.
• Engage with suppliers to ensure PO acknowledgment, secure delivery commitments, and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive ongoing performance improvements, cost reductions, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor and report on purchasing activities, including cost analysis, status updates on open orders, and strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Manage and resolve order discrepancies, supplier disputes, and elevate significant procurement issues to Supply Chain Manager, Category Buyers / Managers, or Procurement Project Managers as required.
• Support implementation of best practices, process improvements, and ERP / SAP functionality upgrades to enhance operational efficiency in procurement activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for audit and compliance purposes, ensuring alignment with company policies, ISO quality standards, defense regulatory requirements, and effective part management.
• Collect and prioritize purchase requisitions (PR) in coordination with project planning and industry requirements.
• Monitor performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) in collaboration with the Supply Chain Manager and drive continuous improvement within the function.
• Work proactively within the buying team to support departmental objectives and provide input on process or policy enhancements.
• Uphold ethical standards and compliance in all purchasing activities in accordance with Thales policies.
• Support all additional aspects of the supply chain department as required.

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Special Position Requirements

Compensation

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) 65,000.00 – 79,000.00 CAD Annual. This range helps the company make pay decisions as one data point among many.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Clearance Statement

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 U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and / or the U.S. 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 the ability to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

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