Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Aston Carter; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain for a permanent, hybrid role based in Markham, Ontario. You will lead end-to-end supply chain execution on a large capital project and align procurement with project milestones.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in supply chain, procurement and contracts, experience with $2B+ capital projects, EPC delivery, and strong governance. This office-based role follows a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, and Contracts.
• Experience with major capital projects of approximately $2B+ in value.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams or managing large procurement portfolios.
• Proven expertise in contract management and contract administration for major equipment, construction, and service contracts.
• Strong procurement and purchasing skills, including tendering, negotiations, contract awards, and post-award management.
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain management for large projects, including strategic sourcing and vendor management.
• Experience with EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project delivery models.
• Experience in infrastructure, power, mining, industrial, or energy projects.
• Canadian project experience with exposure to FID readiness and governance requirements.
• Strong project management skills, including forecasting, reporting, and change management.
• Proficiency in developing and managing procurement schedules, package plans, and long-lead equipment strategies.
• Ability to coordinate vendor data, manufacturing, inspection, logistics, and material delivery with project milestones.
• Demonstrated ability to drive risk mitigation, quality, logistics, and materials management processes.
• Strong management and leadership skills with experience guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align Engineering, Construction, Finance, Legal, Project Controls, owners, and suppliers.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Construction Management (or an equivalent relevant degree).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain execution for large capital projects.
• Develop procurement strategies to support cost and timelines.
• Manage procurement schedules and long-lead equipment.
• Oversee supplier and contractor sourcing and contract awards.
• Coordinate vendor data, logistics, and material deliveries.
• Drive risk mitigation and change management in the supply chain.
• Establish governance and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Support FID readiness with procurement plans and governance docs.
• Embed Indigenous and local participation into sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Finance, Legal, and Owners for integrated delivery.
• Provide leadership to supply chain and contracts teams.
• Monitor procurement performance and supplier metrics.
• Apply Kaizen and process engineering to improve efficiency.

Skills

Supply Chain

Procurement

Contract Management

Vendor Management

Project Forecasting

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

EPC Delivery

Construction/Engineering

Risk Management

Canadian Experience

Education

Degree in Supply Chain

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Job description

Job Title: Manager, Supply Chain

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain execution from FEL3/FID through construction, commissioning, and project closeout for a large, complex capital project.
• Develop and implement procurement and contracting strategies that effectively support cost, schedule, risk, and overall project objectives.
• Manage procurement schedules, package plans, and long-lead equipment to ensure alignment with project timelines and milestones.
• Oversee supplier and contractor sourcing, tendering, bid evaluations, negotiations, contract awards, and post-award contract management.
• Coordinate vendor data, manufacturing, inspection activities, logistics, and material deliveries to meet project milestones and site requirements.
• Oversee major equipment, construction, and service contracts, ensuring performance, quality, and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Drive risk mitigation, forecasting, and change management processes within the supply chain and contracting function.
• Establish and maintain robust quality, logistics, and materials management processes that support safe and efficient project execution.
• Ensure strong governance, compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements, appropriate approvals, and full auditability of supply chain activities.
• Support FID readiness by preparing and presenting procurement and contracting plans, risk assessments, and governance documentation.
• Support Indigenous and local participation commitments by embedding these objectives into sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Align and collaborate closely with Engineering, Construction, Finance, Legal, Project Controls, Owners, and suppliers to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Provide leadership and direction to supply chain, procurement, and contracts teams, fostering continuous improvement and best practices.
• Monitor and report on procurement performance, including cost, schedule, risk, and supplier performance metrics.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies, such as kaizen and process engineering, to enhance supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage purchase orders, contract administration, and vendor management processes to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Engage with the Ontario contractor market and other key suppliers to build strong relationships and competitive sourcing options.
• Interface with pump turbine generator (PTG) suppliers and related stakeholders to manage technical and commercial interfaces.
• Contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives across EPC and large project portfolios, ensuring alignment with organizational and project goals.

Essential Skills

• 15+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, and Contracts, preferably on large, complex capital projects.
• Experience with major capital projects of approximately $2B+ in value.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams or managing large procurement portfolios.
• Proven expertise in contract management and contract administration for major equipment, construction, and service contracts.
• Strong procurement and purchasing skills, including tendering, negotiations, contract awards, and post-award management.
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain management for large projects, including strategic sourcing and vendor management.
• Experience with EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project delivery models.
• experience in infrastructure, power, mining, industrial, or energy projects.
• Canadian project experience with exposure to FID readiness and governance requirements.
• Strong project management skills, including forecasting, reporting, and change management.
• Proficiency in developing and managing procurement schedules, package plans, and long-lead equipment strategies.
• Ability to coordinate vendor data, manufacturing, inspection, logistics, and material delivery with project milestones.
• Demonstrated ability to drive risk mitigation, quality, logistics, and materials management processes.
• Strong management and leadership skills with experience guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align Engineering, Construction, Finance, Legal, Project Controls, owners, and suppliers.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Construction Management (or an equivalent relevant degree).

Work Environment

This role is based in an office environment in Markham, working a standard 40-hour workweek. Hybrid working model.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Markham, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $170000.00 - $225000.00/yr.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Markham, ON.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Markham,ON.

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