Supply Chain Agent; Defense Procurement

What are your contributions to the team?

• Understand internal and external customer needs (requirements) by collecting and analyzing data, critically reading contracts and statements of work
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external collaborators on plans, technical and commercial aspects
• Support, where applicable, the Defense Procurement team in establishing sourcing strategies for the development programs
• Research, analyze and document opportunities in the supply chains process to improve overall supply chain effectiveness
• Identify and realize total cost optimization opportunities (savings) by product families
• Negotiate favorable agreement/purchase order terms with suppliers for the procurement of goods, services, and supplies
• Plan, track, analyze and monitor the balanced scorecard and key performance indicators
• Represent Supply Chain through the change management process
• Timely negotiation & closure of impact statement
• Represent the needs of the Defense Team by attending PMRs in conjunction with Business units
• Lead/support Request for Proposal (RFP) process (drafting the RFP, etc.)
• Work closely with the buying team on compliance and tracking of purchase orders
• Become knowledgeable on how to place defense purchase orders in SAP

• You have a bachelor’s degree in business/management or engineering (preferred); other forms of education will be considered
• You have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in proposal, procurement, or supply chain roles, interacting with varying functions
• You have demonstrated the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality deliverables
• You have strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization
• You are a Canadian permanent resident or Canadian citizen, and can obtain the required security clearances that apply
• You demonstrate exceptional organization in managing documentation and supplier data, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance

• You bring strong Supply Chain expertise to international, regulated proposal environments
• You possess hand‑on experience contributing to proposals for advanced aviation platforms
• You are familiar with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• You have experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry or a government contracting environment
• You have knowledge of ITAR/EAR regulations, and supply chain security principles
• You understand cost estimating, supplier negotiations, and BOE development in a defense context
• You have experience with proposal pricing tools (e.g., Pro Pricer) and reporting dashboards (e.g., Power BI)

Location:

This is a Montreal-based role that requires on-site presence at least two (2) days per week, sometimes more, based on business needs and the applicable policy.

Travel:
Up to 10% domestic and/or international travel may be required to support trade shows, supplier meetings, and site visits.

Candidates must be able to work in English and French; an ability to work in additional languages is an advantage.

Military veterans and reservists are strongly encouraged to apply.