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The Manager, Procurement is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, placing, managing and closing out contracts for services and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and special/custom designed materials required in support of new vessels constructed by Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). The position is responsible for ensuring that cost, delivery and quality of purchased goods and services meet program requirements, budgets, Industrial and Regional Benefits commitments and specifications.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the sourcing, evaluation, selection, procurement and delivery of goods and services required in support of new vessels constructed by Seaspan Shipyards
Lead the development of procurement strategies and procurement plans for each new ship design and construction, in collaboration with the Program Office, Engineering, Planning and IRB teams
Develop detailed material procurement process plans by material category for each vessel and develop a phased material procurement schedule template for new ship design and construction
Full accountability for the on-time order and supply of materials and services to support new vessel construction schedules at Seaspan Vancouver Shipyard
Successfully carry out the responsibilities under the Control Account Management (CAM) framework, with full budget responsibilities for material spend across new vessel programs
In conjunction with the Engineering Department, incorporate the specifications into bid packages in accordance with Seaspan’s established procurement procedures
Collaborate with various functions to ensure standardization and a high degree of material and equipment commonality is achieved across new vessel programs
Ensure that the contract terms and conditions incorporate technical, schedule, IRB and quality requirements
Lead the preparation of bidder selection recommendations and participate in presenting to senior leadership for approval
Ongoing management and monitoring of key supplier performance indicators (KPIs)
Provide day-to-day management to direct report staff by setting goals, assigning work, providing guidance and leadership on day-to-day activities, evaluating performance and discipline
Assist the Engineering and Estimating departments by obtaining pricing information from suppliers to support new program estimates
Maintaining and reporting budget expenditures, variances to budget, estimate to complete, risk mitigation actions and plans to achieve opportunities
Requirements:
5+ years of management level Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the shipbuilding industry
10+ years of related work experience in sub-contracts or contracts in manufacturing, shipbuilding, defense or construction industries
Dynamic, highly motivated individual with strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate and influence multiple functions and teams to achieve key objectives
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing complex procurement strategies that are successfully executed against program budgets and schedules
Exceptional negotiation skills for negotiating commercial terms and conditions for the acquisition of complex, high volume materials and services
Proven track record of working with ERP/MRP systems to analyze and process manufacturing bills of materials for the purposes of purchasing materials and equipment
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize work and to problem solve in an inclusive manner with internal colleagues and external parties
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Knowledge of Canadian bid laws, contract law, contract drafting, and Canadian Government contracting policy and processes
Nice to have:
Previous experience with Oracle Cloud would be an asset
Professional certification or training through an accredited procurement society such as the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC), Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or The Logistics Institute (P. Log.) is desirable
What we offer:
Annual bonus
Pension plan matching
Best-in-class health and wellness benefits package including full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage
Wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Parking included
Complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver