Manager, Subcontracts

Seaspan ULC; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and benefits

On-site gym and parking

Job summary

Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver seeks a strategic Manager, Subcontracts to lead outsourcing, planning and execution of major subcontracted work packages. The role manages a team of Project Managers and Subcontract Specialists, driving supplier development and continuous improvement within a hybrid work arrangement after onboarding.

The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on collaboration with Engineering, Production and PMO teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with relevant experience in procurement across services and large equipment in project environments.
• Strong planning and resource management skills to meet objectives.
• Experience supervising people and managing resources to achieve results.
• Industry certifications such as PMAC/SCMP/CPIM are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the shipyard’s outsourcing strategy to align capacity with production schedules and program objectives.
• Lead commercial negotiations for complex subcontract agreements to meet commercial, contractual and operational goals.
• Own financial performance and reporting of the subcontract portfolio, including budget, forecast, cost control and risk management.
• Lead a high performing team of Project Managers and Subcontract Specialists with coaching and career development.
• Establish priorities, allocate resources and ensure subcontracted work across multiple programs is executed effectively.
• Drive supplier development to improve quality, delivery reliability and cost competitiveness.
• Champion continuous improvement and implement subcontract management processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Planning, Quality and PMO to support integrated delivery.
• Ensure governance, contract obligations and procurement policies are followed.
• Support selection of external consultants/advisors and monitor outcomes.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Negotiations

Budget & forecasting

Team leadership

Vendor development

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Science, Finance or Law

Job description

Job Description

The Manager, Subcontracts provides strategic leadership for the shipyard's subcontracting and outsourcing function, ensuring the organization's capacity and capability requirements are met to support program execution. The role manages a team responsible for the planning, sourcing, contracting and execution of major subcontracted work packages.

Job Description

The Manager, Subcontracts provides strategic leadership for the shipyard's subcontracting and outsourcing function, ensuring the organization's capacity and capability requirements are met to support program execution. The role manages a team responsible for the planning, sourcing, contracting and execution of major subcontracted work packages.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute the shipyard's outsourcing strategy, to ensure capacity and capability requirements are aligned with production schedules and long-term program objectives.
• Lead commercial negotiations for complex subcontract agreements, ensuring commercial, contractual and operational objectives are achieved.
• Own the financial performance and reporting of the subcontract portfolio, including budget development, forecast, cost control and risk management strategies.
• Lead a high performing team of Project Managers and Subcontract Specialists, providing coaching, mentorship, performance management and career development.
• Establish team priorities, allocate resources and ensure effective execution of subcontracted work across multiple programs and work packages.
• Drive supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery reliability and cost competitiveness.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and implement subcontract management processes.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Planning, Quality and PMO teams to ensure subcontract activities support integrated program delivery.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, contractual obligations and procurement policies.
• Participates in the selection of external consultants or advisors to deliver key projects and/or ad hoc services; ensures that business objectives and requirements are clearly understood and monitors outcomes, taking appropriate remedial action where necessary.
• Identifies and communicates the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the business area or department; explains the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision, and values; motivates people to achieve business goals.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Science, Finance or Law, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Procurement including experience managing the procurement of services and large/strategic equipment in project environments, preferably in the shipbuilding industry.
• Experience in planning and managing resources to deliver predetermined objectives.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results.
• Professional certification or training through an accredited procurement society such as the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) or New Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), The Logistics Institute (P. Log.), American Purchasing Society or The Association for Operations Management (APICS) CPIM program is desirable.
• Shipbuilding experience is an asset.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate's experience.
• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule.
• Free on-site gym.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

The estimated salary for this position is $135,000 - $165,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate's skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company's sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

About Us

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America's most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada's Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com

This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.