Commercial Manager (Supply Chain Manager)

Énergie NB Power; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental plans

Health Spending Account

Pension Plan

Wellness program

Paid/unpaid leaves

Career development

Competitive wages

Job summary

NB Power is seeking a Commercial Manager (Supply Chain Manager) to lead end-to-end commercial activities for the Mactaquac Life Achievement Project, including governance, procurement, contract management, inventory, and reporting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and seven years of procurement/contract management experience on large infrastructure projects, with at least three years in leadership; strong negotiation and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Seven years of procurement and contract management experience on large infrastructure projects.
• At least three years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of commercial risk, claims management, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project management and cost management systems is an asset.
• Supply Chain certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end commercial functions of the project, ensuring effective planning, execution, and oversight.
• Oversee procurement and contract development, administration, and close-out in compliance with standards.
• Manage commercial risks, claims, variations, and disputes to support delivery.
• Oversee contractor and supplier relationships to ensure compliance and resolve issues.
• Oversee inventory and warehouse operations with accurate material tracking and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

Project management systems

Cost management systems

Job description

Commercial Manager (Supply Chain Manager)

One Regular position

Salary range: $102,717 - $141,097 annually

Competition # E22598-2026

At NB Power we are a team committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we’re New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.

The Mactaquac Generating Station began generating electricity in 1968. Since the 1980s, concrete portions of the hydro station have been affected by a chemical reaction called alkali-aggregate reaction. The reaction causes the concrete to swell and crack and has required substantial annual maintenance and repairs. NB Power is proposing a project to ensure the station can operate to its intended 100-year lifespan with a modified approach to maintenance and adjusting and replacing equipment and concrete overtime.

As part of the Mactaquac Life Achievement Project, the Commercial Manager is responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end commercial functions of the project, ensuring the effective planning, execution, and oversight of commercial strategy, procurement, contracting, inventory management, and contract administration. The role ensures all commercial activities are delivered in a transparent, compliant, and cost-effective manner while supporting the successful delivery of project objectives.

Key functions include:

• Commercial Governance
• Lead the commercial governance framework and continuously improve commercial processes, standards, and controls
• Provide commercial guidance to leadership and project stakeholders on contractual, financial, and commercial matters
• Procurement and Contract Management
• Lead procurement and oversee contract development, administration, and close-out in compliance with organizational standards
• Manage commercial risks, claims, variations, and disputes to support successful project delivery
• Contractor and Supplier Management
• Oversee contractor-led procurement and manage commercial relationships with contractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure compliance and resolve commercial issues
• Inventory & Materials Management
• Oversee project inventory and warehouse operations, ensuring accurate material tracking and compliance with financial and contractual requirements
• Performance Reporting
• Develop KPIs, monitor commercial performance, and recommend corrective actions where required

Our ideal teammate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Seven years of relevant experience in procurement and contract management within large, complex construction or infrastructure projects, including a minimum of three years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of commercial risk, claims management, financial analysis, and reporting
• Proven leadership, negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with project management and cost management systems is considered an asset
• Supply Chain certification will be considered as an asset

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

• Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs=
• Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
• New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
• Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
• Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitive wages

NB Power will accept foreign credentials if they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials

To be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Sulochana Battu at [e-mail]

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.