Senior Procurement Specialist, River Class Destroyer

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead procurement activities for critical projects. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with security regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive procurement experience in complex industries such as Shipbuilding or Aerospace, with a proven ability to analyze market conditions and negotiate contracts effectively. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of high-stakes projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in procurement for complex projects.
• Extensive knowledge in Shipbuilding, Aerospace/Defense, or Heavy Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for high complexity procurement packages.
• Manage full lifecycle supplier management to ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee contract management activities and purchase orders.

Skills

Procurement Knowledge

Negotiation Skills

Market Analysis

MS Office Proficiency

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Post-secondary education in relevant discipline

3 years relevant experience in lieu of education

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Senior Procurement Specialist will be expected to support internal stakeholders with the procurement of materials and services. Using sourcing strategies to manage spend and deliver value to the business. This includes, but is not limited to, analyzing market conditions, supplier qualification, providing contracting strategies, and performing RFx events. A Senior Procurement Specialist will be required to negotiate and execute materials and services contracts, manage risk within the contract portfolio, and monitor supplier performance. They will also manage KPIs, conduct cost analysis, and develop or refine supply chain processes. Additionally, they will oversee subcontractor mobilization to site, including safety/security requirements, orientation, and kick-off meetings. All activities will involve engagement with internal stakeholders such as Engineering, Operations, Sustaining Capital Projects, Management, Senior Leadership, HSE, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Education: Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline is preferred, or three years of relevant experience in lieu of formal education. Extensive end-to-end procurement knowledge should be demonstrated through significant on-the-job experience.

• Experience: A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in Shipbuilding, Aerospace/Defense, Heavy Manufacturing, or Construction industries. Ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of information with high attention to detail. Proficiency with MS Office suite is required.

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

Responsibilities

The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for full lifecycle procurement activities for a portfolio of high/critical complexity packages for the River Class Destroyer (RCD) program, including systems, equipment, and materials.

• Develop sourcing strategies through research and analysis for the assigned portfolio.
• Manage stakeholder engagement to provide accurate, timely advice supporting progress and schedule adherence.
• Oversee full lifecycle supplier management, including pre-qualification, engagement, negotiation, and performance management to ensure on-time delivery and schedule adherence.
• Manage RFI and RFP processes, ensuring sourcing events meet cost and schedule expectations.
• Handle contract management activities, including preparation, negotiations, and post-award administration.
• Manage purchase orders, including invoice review and attestation to ensure first-time match invoice processing.