Manager Supply Chain

Irving Shipbuilding; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding firm in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is looking for a Supply Chain Manager. This role involves leading a team to manage procurement for the River-class Destroyer program, focusing on safety and cost optimization. Candidates should have extensive supply chain experience and strong leadership skills. The company fosters an inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds and promoting professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of supply chain experience, including 4-7 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of project and change management principles.
• Expertise in contracting principles and competitive bidding law.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement and supplier strategies.
• Ensure compliant and high-quality procurement practices.
• Drive supplier engagement to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Optimize organizational design and develop team competencies.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Contract management

Supplier performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

SCMP designation

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Manager to lead a team of supply chain professionals and drive lifecycle procurement activities for systems, equipment, and materials supporting the River-class Destroyer program. This role is pivotal in ensuring safety, schedule adherence, cost optimization, and maximizing Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) where feasible. During the Design & Manufacturing (D&M) phase, you will play a critical role in achieving contract award delivery schedules, securing Vendor Furnished Information (VFI) for design maturity, and ensuring timely delivery of equipment and materials to meet Required In Yard Dates (RIYD).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement robust, defensible procurement and supplier strategies.
• Execution Excellence: Ensure procurement practices are consistent, compliant, and high-quality throughout the lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate effectively with internal teams to support strategy and execution.
• Supplier Performance: Drive supplier engagement to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Team Leadership: Optimize organizational design, foster employee engagement, and develop team competencies.
• Reporting: Deliver structured and ad hoc management reports to support organizational transparency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• SCMP designation is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of project management, change management, and contract management.
• Minimum 10 years of supply chain experience, including 4-7 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage supplier performance and internal interfaces (estimating, demand planning, change management).
• Expertise in contracting principles, competitive bidding law, and contract language.
• Demonstrated success in leading projects involving scheduling, estimating, risk, and change management.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history. By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety. At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.