Senior Sourcing Contracts Specialist - 18 Month Limited Term

Seaspan ULC; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in shipbuilding seeks a Senior Sourcing Contracts Specialist for an 18-month term. This role involves managing procurement programs, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations to ensure best value for the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply chain management and strong negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including health care and a hybrid work schedule after onboarding.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Extended health care

Personal spending account

Access to gym

Complimentary shuttle bus

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in supply chain management.
• Experience in large company procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executes day-to-day sourcing and contracting initiatives.
• Develops competitive tendering and analysis.
• Leads sourcing and contracting initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Risk Mitigation

Market Analysis

Supplier Relationship Management

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Education

Diploma in Business

PMAC education program

Job description

Senior Sourcing Contracts Specialist - 18 Month Limited Term

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Job Description

The Senior Sourcing and Contracts Specialist develops corporate-led procurement programs designed to deliver benefits to the organization by leveraging cross-business unit spend and Seaspan ULC’s position in the marketplace. This includes significant efforts to understand the business’ needs, capture all relevant requirements and pair with the supplier suited to provide Seaspan best value. The role is responsible for managing the sourcing, bid administration, contract drafting, contract review, negotiation, renewals and administration as related to the procurement of goods and services.

Job Description

The Senior Sourcing and Contracts Specialist develops corporate-led procurement programs designed to deliver benefits to the organization by leveraging cross-business unit spend and Seaspan ULC’s position in the marketplace. This includes significant efforts to understand the business’ needs, capture all relevant requirements and pair with the supplier suited to provide Seaspan best value. The role is responsible for managing the sourcing, bid administration, contract drafting, contract review, negotiation, renewals and administration as related to the procurement of goods and services.

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. This is a 18 month limited term employment with eligible benefits and 3 weeks’ vacation.

What You'll Do

• Executes day-to-day sourcing and contracting initiatives, including sourcing, market analysis, category reviews and risk mitigation strategy development.
• Determines and applies appropriate competitive bid methods to ensure bid processes are conducted in a fair and timely manner while mitigating Seaspan’s exposure to risk.
• Develops competitive tendering (e.g. RFP), administration, analysis and summary recommendation from inception to completion.
• Reviews and negotiates contractual terms and conditions.
• Seeks approval and financial authority to execute agreements.
• Implements contractual agreements reflecting all agreed pricing, schedules, payment terms and conditions to meet company’s expectations and needs.
• Establishes supplier internal approvals, purchase orders and transactional elements to enable agreement payments.
• Performs routine checks-in, providing contract management support and evaluating supplier performance in accordance with agreement and other department KPIs.
• Identifies, develops, leads and implements strategic procurement opportunities.
• Utilizes cost-benefit analysis to assess opportunities that reduce costs and better serve the business.
• Analyses spending patterns and business processes to recommend changes contributing to cost and operational efficiency.
• Leads sourcing and contracting initiatives to capture and implement identified strategic procurements.
• Provides leadership and technical expertise on supply chain management activities to internal customers, including sourcing and contracting advice and guidance on established agreements.
• Ensures the integration of procurement services processes across Seaspan and extended business partners (suppliers, customers, finance, operations, legal, risk, etc.).
• Provides coaching and mentoring on supply chain management best practices; including best-in-class research from various industries on processes, tools, and technologies.
• Act as a business partner to ensure compliance to Seaspan guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures.
• Supports the development of supply chain management training materials.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
  
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Diploma in relevant discipline (Business, Economic or Law preferred).
• Completion of Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) education program for the new Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or (former) Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) designation, or American Purchasing Society or The Association for Operations Management (APICS) CPIM program is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in supply chain management with a combination of operational and strategic procurement. Including experience in managing projects from start to finish (e.g. major change initiatives, policy/procedure deployment, etc.).
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading cross-functional business teams in strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, and supplier development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in large company procurement preferred with experience in heavy manufacturing, construction or transportation is an asset.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, contracting, contract law, competitive bidding, supplier development, category management, negotiation, and contracts administration and management.
• Ability to develop, collaborative relationships with both internal business partners and external advisors and suppliers.
• Ability to work alone and with minimal oversight to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of best practices in supply chain management, procurement, material management, inventory control, distribution and logistics;
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and financial concepts to define and solve complex problems.
• Communicate effectively verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills including problem-solving, decision-making and leadership.
• Strong customer service focus.
  
  
  

Why you'll love working here

• This role provides you 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, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule.
• Access to Pemberton campus 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 $99,000 - $121,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset 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. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Shipbuilding

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