About This Role Summary of Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
Our ideal candidate has:
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The ideal candidate would have prior experience (5-10 years) in Project Management, Project Engineering, Proposal Solutions Management or Contracts Management.
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University degree in Engineering, Legal or Business Administration.
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Strong on-hand knowledge and experience in international purchasing practices, contracts and dispute resolution.
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Experience negotiating with sole-source suppliers is an asset, as well as dealing with major aerospace OEMs.
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Knowledge of aerospace simulation industry and strong technical background with experience in Software.
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Ability to work under operational pressure and short deadlines is mandatory.
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Work requires willingness to travel and to work flexible schedule.
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Good organizational skills and the ability to work self-directed in order to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse groups of individuals and disciplines.
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Highly motivated, self-managed individual able to work with little direct oversight.
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Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
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Knowledge of standard procurement tools (ERP system) will be an asset.
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an environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued
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the opportunity to travel internationally
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the opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
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the opportunity to represent the organization at external conventions and conferences
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the possibility to work from home occasionally
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flexible schedules
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attractive employee benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAE
