Supply Project Manager

Rheinmetall Canada is proud to be part of the German group Rheinmetall, one of Europe's largest suppliers of defense and security systems and equipment. We offer innovative solutions for vehicle systems and electronic solutions.

Among the many benefits we offer: a flexible work schedule with teleworking (3 days on-site), private medical services, a complete range of employee benefits, a cafeteria service, an entertainment and workout room, free parking, and a green environment**. Start your career with us by being recognized for your previous years of work and encouraged toward the development of your future skills!

Rheinmetall Canada is currently looking for a Supply Project Manager whose main challenge will be to develop strategies and provide all services related to the acquisition of goods and services for the company. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the incumbent will work in close collaboration with stakeholders from various sectors of the company. Through their role of influence and leadership, the incumbent will play a key role at Rheinmetall Canada and strongly contribute to the company's growth.

Here will be your main responsibilities:

• Act as a Lead to support the Director of Procurement on subcontracting contract files, actively contributing to the planning, execution, and monitoring of key initiatives.
• Analyze, structure, and consolidate internal client needs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, budgets, and timelines.
• Be the main point of contact for commercial and contractual aspects with suppliers.
• Define and deploy optimal procurement strategies, including risk management, to ensure the success of mandates.
• Actively participate in the drafting, negotiation, and review of contractual agreements and subcontracts.
• Ensure the administration of subcontracting contracts, including supplier performance management, contractual deviations, and non-conformities.
• Drive the entire procurement cycle: calls for tender (RFP/RFQ), commercial and technical analysis, cost estimation, recommendations, and supplier selection.
• Lead complex negotiations aimed at obtaining the best commercial conditions (costs, deadlines, quality, contractual clauses).
• Supervise the preparation and issuance of complex purchase orders, as well as their rigorous monitoring.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes and contractual management practices.
• Represent the company before partners and suppliers, locally and internationally (as needed).

The qualifications we are looking for:

• University degree in a relevant field (management, procurement, engineering, law, administration, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including significant experience in strategic procurement and contract/subcontract management.
• Solid understanding of contractual and legal environments, with the ability to structure, analyze, and negotiate complex agreements.
• Demonstrated experience in managing strategic negotiations and supplier relationships.
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and strong ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Bilingualism (French and English), oral and written*.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (notably advanced Excel) and experience with an ERP (SAP an asset).
• Acute sense of ethics, judgment, and responsibilities, with a results-oriented approach.
• Natural leadership, autonomy, and ability to act as a referent (lead) within the team.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Rheinmetall Canada is an equal opportunity employer.

*Rheinmetall Canada's clients and partners are mostly from outside Quebec, as is its subsidiary Rheinmetall Provectus which is based in Ontario.

** Certain conditions vary depending on the status of the position.