Manager / Senior Manager - Supply Chain, Procurement (Defense Sector Focus)
- Ottawa, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Guide defense organizations through enterprise-wide procurement and supply chain transformations - from strategy and capability design to deployment.
- Support Chief Procurement Officers and senior defense leaders in modernizing procurement operations in response to evolving mission needs, emerging threats, and digital modernization priorities.
- Provide trusted advisory on building secure, compliant, and resilient procurement practices aligned with defense-specific regulations.
- Lead or support major procurement modernization programs, including secure P2P implementations, advanced analytics, and digital procurement platforms.
- Advise on supply chain assurance, vendor cybersecurity requirements, and controlled goods / ITAR-related compliance considerations.
- Apply emerging technologies (AI/ML, RPA, blockchain, IoT, additive manufacturing) to improve readiness, resilience, and transparency in defense supply chains.
- Lead sub-workstreams and manage multi-disciplinary teams across procurement, finance, cyber, supply chain, and program management.
- Design and implement procurement processes aligned with defense sector requirements.
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients, owning relationships and day-to-day delivery.
- Build internal knowledge related to defense procurement policy, secure supply chains, and public-sector transformation.
- Provide coaching to junior staff and support capability development within the practice.
- Support the growth of the Procurement Transformation practice within the defense and national security sector.
- Develop proposals and solutions addressing defense-specific procurement challenges.
- Experience leading teams in complex, regulated procurement environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior defense officials.
- Strong situational judgment and ability to navigate sensitive or classified procurement contexts.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.
- Graduate or Post-graduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Public Administration, Engineering, or related fields.
- 5+ years (Manager) or 8+ years (Senior Manager) of consulting or industry experience in defense, aerospace, or government procurement.
- Experience with high-value, complex, or classified procurements.
- Expertise in category management, sourcing, contract management, supplier risk, and P2P.
- Understanding of defense procurement frameworks and policies.
- Ability to obtain or hold a Government of Canada security clearance up to Secret level.
- Familiarity with defense policy structures and sustainment frameworks.
- Experience working with public-sector defense organizations or military clients.
- A willingness to travel to meet client needs; GPS practice is national, and travel may be required.
- CAF service experience potentially in the Logistics or Engineering branches, or former public servants with experience supporting the defense Supply Chain or federal government procurement
- Senior Manager will be ideally based out of Ottawa
- Manager will be based out of Ottawa or Montreal
- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
- Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you
- Ottawa: $104,500 to $154,500