Strategic Subcontracts Lead – Shipbuilding Programs

Jobtailor; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Procurement Lead for a shipyard environment. You will develop outsourcing strategies, lead complex subcontract negotiations, and own financial performance across a multi-program subcontract portfolio.

You will guide a team of Project Managers and Subcontract Specialists, ensure resource readiness, drive supplier development, and maintain governance across procurement activities to achieve program objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Science, Finance or Law or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years in Procurement including procurement of services and large/strategic equipment in projects, shipbuilding preferred.
• Experience planning and managing resources to achieve objectives.
• Minimum 3 years supervising people and resources.
• Professional certification or training through an accredited procurement society is desirable.
• Shipbuilding experience is an asset.

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 while achieving objectives.
• Own the 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 development.
• Establish team priorities, allocate resources and ensure effective execution of subcontracted work.
• Drive supplier development initiatives 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 compliance with governance, contractual obligations and procurement policies.
• Participate in selecting external consultants/advisors and monitor outcomes against business objectives.
• Identify and communicate actions to implement the function's strategy and align with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Skills

Outsourcing Strategy Development

Commercial Negotiations

Financial Performance Management

Team Leadership and Mentorship

Procurement Compliance

Education

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

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Procurement Lead for a shipyard environment. You will develop outsourcing strategies, lead complex subcontract negotiations, and own financial performance across a multi-program subcontract portfolio.

You will guide a team of Project Managers and Subcontract Specialists, ensure resource readiness, drive supplier development, and maintain governance across procurement activities to achieve program objectives.