Senior Procurement Specialist Jobs

SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Our client is seeking multiple Senior Procurement Specialists.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity.

Our client will construct 20+ modern patrol ships and surface combatants for the Royal Canadian Navy as part of Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy, the largest defence procurement in Canadian history.

They are growing their team with career-defining opportunities that will revitalize Canada's shipbuilding industry.

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Science or Engineering

• Supply Chain Procurement experience in Aerospace, Shipbuilding, Automotive, Construction, Heavy Manufacturing or the Defence industry

• International contracting experience with Tier 1 OEMs for Marine/Naval, Defence and/or Aerospace sectors preferred

• Demonstrated results leading negotiations and managing high-value, complex contracts

• The following Supply Chain accreditations would be considered an asset: SCMP, MCIPS or ISM

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrated sourcing initiatives including:

o Development and implementation of category sourcing strategies

o Analysis of market/supply conditions (e.g. availability, pricing, lead-times and capacity)

• Pre-contract activity including:

o Requirement definition and contracting strategy

o Supplier Qualification, tender process, RFI, RFP, RFQ with vendors

o Tender evaluations / supplier selection

• Contract management including:

o Development and execution of contracting plan

o Negotiation, execution and management of Equipment and Service contracts, direct with Tier 1 and Tier 2 OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)

o Supplier Performance management including supplier quality, cost and delivery

o Risk identification and management within contract portfolio

o Purchase Order generation in support of strategic supplier activities

• Continuous improvement activities including:

o Program stakeholder engagement (Engineering, Program Management, Finance)

o Key Performance Indicator development and monitoring

o Development and refinement of supply chain processes

o Cost analysis for direct material and services

The client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive relocation package

• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan

• Employee & Family Assistance Programs

• RRSP matching program

• Health & Wellness reimbursements

• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development

• Growth and progression opportunities