Project Buyer

Location : Halifax - Wilkinson Canada

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Project Buyer

Halifax NS (Wilkinson) Hybrid

Ottawa ON (Chrysalis) Hybrid

Position Summary

We have a current vacancy for a Project Buyer to join our Team in Halifax NS (Wilkinson) . We are searching for a Project Buyer for a future vacancy 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 escalate 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

This position requires a good knowledge of French to interact support and / or provide services to international clients employees and / or partners as well as foreign governmental authorities who do not speak English.

All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Position Requirements

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) 65000.00 - 79000.00 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including but not limited to the employees career path history competencies skills and performance as well as the companys annual salary budget the customers program requirements and the companys internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants status protected by local state or federal law.

We use artificial intelligenceenabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery résumé matching and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions including candidate evaluation selection and disposition are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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.

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.

Key Skills

Account Management,Execution,Insurance Management,Import & Export,Catering Operations,Building Electrician

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1