DOMAINE LEAD – NAVAL AND MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN

BDC; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Opportunities for learning, training,

Development of SME ecosystem

Job summary

BDC is seeking a Domain Lead, Defence Supply Chain Development to partner with Prime Contractors and Tier 1 suppliers, translating industry needs into actionable opportunities for Canadian SMEs. You will leverage AI-enabled insights to identify readiness gaps and coordinate supplier development across Defence programs.

Reporting to the VP, Defence Supply Chain Development, you will drive strategic initiatives, mentor teams, and help scale BDC’s defence-focused ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in aerospace/naval supply chain within a Prime / Tier 1 context
• Defence sector experience
• Deep understanding of Prime / Tier-1 supply chain capabilities and buying behaviour
• Experience with major procurement programs
• Understanding of industrial participation requirements
• Large ecosystem leadership experience
• Tech-savvy with AI-enabled solutions to accelerate execution
• Strong sense of urgency and personal accountability

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Prime Contractors, Tier 1 suppliers, and internal teams to advance the Defence Supply Chain strategy.
• Identify and qualify SME opportunities; drive readiness initiatives and supplier development activities.
• Lead rapid development, testing, and scaling of sector-specific supplier programs using technology and AI.
• Coordinate with Financing, Advisory, and ecosystem partners to align support and achieve measurable impact.
• Provide strategic intelligence on procurement trends, supplier capabilities, and barriers to SME participation.

Job description

We Are Banking At Another Level.

Choosing BDC as your employer

means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC As Your Employer Also Means

• Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few
• In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
• Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...

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Position Overview

Reporting to the VP, Defence Supply Chain Development, the Domain Lead, Supply Chain serves as the relationship manager with Prime Contractors and Tier 1 suppliers within their domain of expertise. Supporting the VP’s strategic and executive engagement, the Domain Lead combines deep supply chain expertise with technology- and AI-enabled insights to build trusted relationships, identify capability gaps and supplier development opportunities, and connect industry needs with scalable solutions that increase SME participation. The Domain Lead is accountable for translating industry needs into actionable opportunities for Canadian SMEs with speed and discipline—identifying potential suppliers, assessing readiness, and coordinating the deployment of BDC financing, advisory, and ecosystem support solutions. Working closely with Prime Contractors, Tier 1 suppliers, and internal BDC partners, the Domain Lead drives execution of BDC’s Defence Supply Chain Development Strategy within their sector and delivers measurable impact at scale.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

Industry and Supply Chain Engagement

• Build relationships with supply chain, procurement, supplier development, and industrial participation teams within Prime Contractors and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Develop a detailed understanding of current and future supply chain requirements, sourcing challenges, and supplier qualification needs.
• Use digital tools and AI-enabled analytics to maintain real-time market intelligence on sector-specific procurement programs, technologies, supplier requirements, and emerging opportunities.
• In collaboration with the Defence Strategy and Public Affairs teams, partner with ecosystem players to expand SME outreach and capacity-building

Opportunity Identification and SME Development

• Proactively identify and prioritize supply chain opportunities and common capability gaps across Prime Contractors, using data and AI-enabled insights to strengthen Canadian SME participation and enable scalable, programmatic BDC interventions.
• Identify and engage SMEs that align with identified supply chain needs.
• Drive SME readiness initiatives with urgency, clear milestones, and accountability for improving competitiveness and qualification for defence programs.

Solution Deployment

• Work with Financing, Advisory Services, BDC Capital, and ecosystem partners to align support with identified opportunities.
• Facilitate introductions and matchmaking between SMEs and Prime Contractors.
• Lead the rapid development, testing, and scaling of sector-specific supplier development initiatives, leveraging technology and AI solutions where they can accelerate execution and impact.

Strategic Intelligence

• Provide ongoing insight on:
• Emerging supply chain requirements
• Procurement and sourcing trends
• Supplier capability gaps
• New technologies and industrial priorities
• Barriers to SME participation

What We Are Looking For

Industry Background

• 15+ years in one or more of:
• Aerospace/ Naval domain within a Supply chain function for a Prime / Tier 1
• Defence sector: military or commercial experience

Critical Experience

• Deep understanding of Prime / Tier-1 Supply chain capabilities, processes and buying behaviour
• Experience with major procurement programs
• Understanding of industrial participation requirements
• Large ecosystem leadership experience
• Tech-savvy and comfortable leveraging AI-enabled solutions to accelerate execution, scale impact, and improve decision-making.
• Strong sense of urgency and personal accountability, with a demonstrated ability to drive initiatives through to measurable impact.

Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [e-mail].

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.