Qualifications:

• Academically qualified with a recognized university bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Science or Engineering.
• 7 Years or more of Supply Chain Procurement experience in aerospace, heavy manufacturing, naval shipbuilding or the defence industry
• International contracting experience with Tier 1 OEMs for Marine/Naval, Defence and/or Aerospace sectors preferred
• Supply Chain accreditations in SCMP, MCIPS or ISM would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated results leading negotiations and managing high-value, complex contracts
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong sense of urgency to complete tasks
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Previous exposure to market analytics and insights
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Knowledge of the Federal Government’s Procurement policies and terms and conditions of trade
• Knowledge of industry wide Project Controls systems (analysis of KPI variations, trends and possible impacts to the Program)
• Previous teaching and mentoring experience

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct integrated sourcing initiatives including:
  • Development and implementation of category sourcing strategies
  • Analysis of market/supply conditions (e.g. availability, pricing, lead-times and capacity)
• Perform pre-contract activity including:
  • Requirement definition and contracting strategy
  • Supplier Qualification, tender process, RFI, RFP, RFQ with vendors
  • Tender evaluations / supplier selection
• Perform contract management including:
  • Development and execution of contracting plan
  • Negotiation, execution and management of Equipment and Service contracts, direct with Tier 1 and Tier 2 OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)
  • Supplier Performance management including supplier quality, cost and delivery
  • Risk identification and management within contract portfolio
  • Purchase Order generation in support of strategic supplier activities
• Undertake continuous improvement activities including:
  • Program stakeholder engagement (Engineering, Program Management, Finance)
  • Key Performance Indicator development and monitoring
  • Development and refinement of supply chain processes
  • Cost analysis for direct material and services

How to attend

Please head to the Irving Shipbuiding Inc. booth at the Jobs Canada Career Fair to meet our ISI represenatives: Tracey MacCharles and Carrie-Ann Jordan.

What to prepare

• Please bring a current resume and a positive mindset.

Preferred dress code

Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable)

About Irving Shipbuilding Inc.

Through a competitive bidding process, Irving Shipbuilding was selected by the Canadian government to build Canada’s next generation of navy ships. We consider it an honour and a privilege to build this new fleet, and we’re looking for people who feel the same way.

That’s why we’re actively recruiting the best shipbuilding talent and training new people to achieve our high standards of excellence.

This is a generational opportunity – a chance for our people to have an entire career serving this noble purpose. At Irving Shipbuilding, we’re making history – why not make it with us?

Perks and benefits

• Company swag

What is a hiring event?

Think of it like a job fair, but for one company and more personal. Hiring events are a great way for employers to fill multiple roles quickly. Hiring is a human process, and they would like to meet you to see if you’re a fit!