Top Benefits
About the role
About This Role
All for driving CAE’s success, from every corner.
Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to Project Managers contributing to the successful delivery of strategic projects, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future —every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.
Position Overview
The incumbent of the position has the responsibility of ensuring the effective estimation of costs, selection, negotiation and management of suppliers and subcontractors to meet program requirements in line with CAE’s commercial practices while mitigating CAE’s risk.
Key Duties/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
Required Skills & Experience
- The ideal candidate would have prior experience (5-10 years) in Project Management, Project Engineering, Proposal Solutions Management or Contracts Management
- University degree in Engineering, Legal or Business Administration.
- Strong on-hand knowledge and experience in international purchasing practices, contracts and dispute resolution
- Experience negotiating with sole-source suppliers is an asset, as well as dealing with major aerospace OEMs
- Knowledge of aerospace simulation industry and strong technical background with experience in Software
- Ability to work under operational pressure and short deadlines is mandatory
- Work requires willingness to travel and to work flexible schedule
- Good organizational skills and the ability to work self-directed in order to prioritize work to meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse groups of individuals and disciplines
- Highly motivated, self-managed individual able to work with little direct oversight
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Knowledge of standard procurement tools (ERP system) will be an asset
Are you looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors? You want to join a world class company and industry leader with projects to which you would be proud to contribute? Come share your passion with us!
CAE offers:
- An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued
- The opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
- The possibility to work from home occasionally
- Flexible schedules
- Attractive employee benefits
About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.
Read our Read our
FY24 Global Annual Activity and Sustainability Report
.
Follow us on Twitter: @CAE_Inc
Facebook:
LinkedIn:
Position Type
Regular
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.
If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at
About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries.
CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.
Top Benefits
About the role
About This Role
All for driving CAE’s success, from every corner.
Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to Project Managers contributing to the successful delivery of strategic projects, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future —every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.
Position Overview
The incumbent of the position has the responsibility of ensuring the effective estimation of costs, selection, negotiation and management of suppliers and subcontractors to meet program requirements in line with CAE’s commercial practices while mitigating CAE’s risk.
Key Duties/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
Required Skills & Experience
- The ideal candidate would have prior experience (5-10 years) in Project Management, Project Engineering, Proposal Solutions Management or Contracts Management
- University degree in Engineering, Legal or Business Administration.
- Strong on-hand knowledge and experience in international purchasing practices, contracts and dispute resolution
- Experience negotiating with sole-source suppliers is an asset, as well as dealing with major aerospace OEMs
- Knowledge of aerospace simulation industry and strong technical background with experience in Software
- Ability to work under operational pressure and short deadlines is mandatory
- Work requires willingness to travel and to work flexible schedule
- Good organizational skills and the ability to work self-directed in order to prioritize work to meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse groups of individuals and disciplines
- Highly motivated, self-managed individual able to work with little direct oversight
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Knowledge of standard procurement tools (ERP system) will be an asset
Are you looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors? You want to join a world class company and industry leader with projects to which you would be proud to contribute? Come share your passion with us!
CAE offers:
- An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued
- The opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
- The possibility to work from home occasionally
- Flexible schedules
- Attractive employee benefits
About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.
Read our Read our
FY24 Global Annual Activity and Sustainability Report
.
Follow us on Twitter: @CAE_Inc
Facebook:
LinkedIn:
Position Type
Regular
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.
If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at
About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries.
CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.