Procurement Manager - Material (Temporary)

Babcock International Group; Victoria; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Manager for a critical role in enhancing supply chain efficiency. This exciting opportunity involves leading a team dedicated to Marine Material Procurement, ensuring compliance, and fostering supplier relationships. With a focus on strategic planning and process improvement, you will play a vital role in supporting project delivery and driving performance. Join a company committed to creating a safe and secure world, where your expertise in procurement and leadership will make a significant impact on operations across various sectors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement with 3 years in leadership roles.
• Experience in Defence/Marine industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Marine Material Procurement team.
• Manage procurement processes ensuring accountability and reliability.
• Develop supplier relationships and monitor performance.

Skills

Procurement Management

Leadership

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Influence

Supply Chain Principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP Systems

Job description

Procurement Manager – Material (18 Month Contract)

Location: Victoria, BC or Ottawa, ON

Expected Salary: $86,648 to $129,971

Babcock International, with a deep understanding of technology integration, asset management, and specialist training, collaborates globally to enhance the capability, reliability, and availability of critical assets across sectors like Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear.

In Canada, Babcock supports the Marine sector, providing support to the submarine fleet and delivering naval in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy. We also operate in Aviation, training aircrew for partner nations, and provide aerial emergency services, wildfire suppression, and air ambulance services, notably in Manitoba.

Our services include technical training, training materials development, and maintenance of training assets, trusted for delivering world-class solutions.

Babcock’s Purpose: to create a safe and secure world, together. Our Principles guide our work and success, emphasizing curiosity, outcomes, kindness, collaboration, courage, and ownership.

We acknowledge the traditional territories of many Nations across Canada and are committed to respectful, mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous peoples and communities.

Learn more at www.babcockcanada.com.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and oversee the Marine Material Procurement team, fostering coaching, training, and feedback.
• Contribute to strategic planning and process development for Marine Procurement & Supply Chain.
• Manage procurement processes from requisition to delivery, ensuring responsiveness, accountability, and reliability.
• Handle the material procurement budget and forecasts aligning with business goals.
• Use analytical tools to monitor, report, and improve performance, risks, and quality.
• Support project delivery through contract and supplier performance management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Develop supplier relationships, monitor performance, and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Lead initiatives for process improvement and support change management.
• Oversee occupational health & safety for your team.

Candidate Requirements:

• At least 10 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain, with 3 years in leadership.
• Experience in Defence / Marine industry is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Relevant certifications are an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and BI tools like Excel, Power BI.
• Deep understanding of supply chain principles and global impacts.
• Experience with ERP systems related to procurement and supply chain.
• Eligible for Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.

We value diversity and inclusivity. If accommodations are needed during the recruitment process, please inform us.

Apply online at Babcock Careers.