Head of Procurement and Supply Chain - Aviation

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 127,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aviation services provider is seeking a Head of Procurement and Supply Chain in Victoria, British Columbia. This permanent position requires extensive experience in supply chain management, particularly within aviation. Ideal candidates have over 12 years of procurement experience and possess a relevant university degree. Offering a competitive salary of $127,930 to $159,913, the role involves leading procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Wellness days

Flexible work schedule and vacation time

Professional development support

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ practical experience in procurement and supply chain activities.
• 6+ years’ experience in the Aviation sector.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and supply chain services for Aviation business line.
• Develop subcontract and supplier agreements for cost certainty.
• Manage finances across multiple ERP systems.

Skills

Team Leadership

Supplier Relationship Management

Procurement Strategy Development

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

University Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

IFS

CAMP

WinAir

Job description

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Head of Procurement and Supply Chain - Aviation

Location:

Victoria, British Columbia, CA, V8Z 0B9

Onsite or Hybrid:

Head of Procurement and Supply Chain - Aviation (Permanent)

Expected Salary: $127,930 to $159,913

In determining the final salary, Babcock will consider a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary will be at the Company’s sole discretion and be presented as part of a competitive total compensation.

Underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, asset management, and specialist training, Babcock International works with customers around the world to improve the capability, reliability, and availability of their most critical assets within the key market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear.

In Canada, Babcock works in the Marine sector, where our teams provide critical and complex support to Canada’s submarine fleet. Our Canadian team is proud to be trusted to deliver key naval in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy. We also operate in the Aviation sector, where Babcock ensures that the aircrew trainees of our partner nations receive the world’s best flying training. We deliver vital aerial emergency services and are proud to have been selected by the Government of Manitoba to deliver their wildfire suppression services, as well as key components of their critical air ambulance services.

Whether it is providing technical training instruction, developing training materials or maintaining critical training assets, Babcock is trusted by its customers to deliver world-class training solutions.

Babcock’s Purpose is tocreate a safe and secure world, together. Our Principles create the foundation for how we will do this. They keep us on the right course, unify the way we work and guide us towards success. By thinking, connecting, and acting in line with these Principles, we’ll deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. Collectively at Babcock, our employees embody the

Principles that help make us great at what we do:

• Challenge the status quo, Be Curious, and ask, ‘how might we?’
• Whenever measuring success, Think: Outcomes and positive impacts.
• Be Kind to ourselves, each other, and our planet.
• Babcock employees Collaborate – we are greater than the sum of our parts,
• Be Courageous – be brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Everyone has a part to play - Own and Deliver to be successful.

Babcock is grateful to work on the traditional territories of many Nations across Canada. Babcock respects the special relationship that the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis have with the land and recognizes that we are privileged to use and share this land. Babcock is committed to being a good neighbour, ensuring that we are positively contributing to society’s progress and building meaningful and mutually beneficial relations with Indigenous peoples, businesses, and communities.

• Lead the delivery of procurement and supply chain services to the Aviation business line, supporting fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft across Manitoba and British Columbia.
• Develop a framework of subcontract and supplier agreements to provide cost certainty, security of supply and mitigate financial risk.
• Determine governance arrangements for the delivery of procurement and supply chain services to the Aviation business line in support of 24-hour operations; defining clear roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities, including identification and monitoring of risks and planning, and implementing responses to these.
• Manage inventory, procurement and finances across multiple ERP systems including IFS, CAMP and WinAir.
• Have a proven ability to build and lead highly effective, geographically dispersed teams., building consensus and balancing multiple, concurrent priorities.
• Work closely and collaboratively with external stakeholders, managing geographically dispersed relationships.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Aviation Operations and Engineering, Commercial, Infrastructure and Finance to resolve a range of complex issues and provide requisite support to the Aviation business line.
• Be adept at presenting detailed information concisely and appropriately tailored to various audiences.
• Be able to also work independently, demonstrate initiative, and exercise superior judgement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings:

• You have a recognized University Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• You have 12+ years’ practical experience in increasingly complex procurement and supply chain activities.
• You have 6+ years’ experience within the Aviation sector working with Provincial and Civil Aviation clients.
• You are comfortable operating within a fast-paced operationally focused environment supporting the deployment of civilian fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
• You have a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation.
• You have proven experience establishing and maintaining strong sub-contracting arrangements and managing these relationships.
• You have knowledge of project management principles, processes and methodologies.
• You are a positive, resilient, and focused individual.
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• You have demonstrated analytical abilities in budgeting and financial management and are able to plan and control finances; and demonstrated data analysis skills you are able to deploy as a means of driving performance.
• You are eligible for ITAR Clearance.

Babcock Canada supports the safety and wellbeing of our employees through the following programs:

• Contributions towards an employee’s physical and mental health
• Wellness days
• Supportive work life balance: flexible work schedule and competitive annual vacation time off
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave top-up available
• Employer matching of employee retirement contribution
• Employee recognition and bonus programs
• Support of professional development and reimbursement of membership dues
• Relocation assistance for individuals and families

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.