Subcontract Manager (18-Month Fixed Term)

Nuclearinst; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 67,021 - 83,776; Full time

Job summary

Nuclearinst is looking for a Subcontracts Manager for a temporary role lasting 18 months, based in Ottawa, ON or Victoria, BC. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and awarding Subcontracts primarily in the Marine Sector, whilst collaborating with Project Managers to ensure compliance and performance.

This position requires 4-8 years of experience in a relevant field and offers a competitive salary ranging from $67,021 to $83,776. Applicants must have strong communication skills and be familiar with commercial business practices.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience preferably in a complex engineering environment.
• A Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, or degree/diploma in a related field or relevant years of experience.
• Knowledge of commercial business practices and experience with third party suppliers.
• Experience sourcing, negotiating rates, and awarding subcontracts for technical services.
• Team player attitude with leadership skills.
• Ability to use MS Project and MS Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Technical, Technologist or Trades Experience is desirable.
• Preferred experience in Marine, Aviation, Defence or Public Works projects.
• Program or Project Management skills would be an asset.
• IACCM, APICS, CPSM, CSCP, SCMA or other Certification is an asset.
• Eligibility for Canadian Secret Security, Controlled Goods, and ITAR Clearances.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for sourcing, negotiating and awarding Subcontracts for Marine Sector.
• Evaluate opportunities for Standing Offer Agreements to facilitate efficient contracting.
• Develop Work Packages, Statements of Work (SOW), and Supplier Performance Measures.
• Analyse supplier proposals and establish negotiation techniques.
• Support Commercial Team to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Manage supplier performance to cost, schedule, quality, technical and contractual needs.

Job description

Subcontracts Manager (Temporary 18 months)

Victoria, BC or Ottawa, ON

Expected Salary: $67,021 to $83,776

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for sourcing, negotiating and awarding Subcontracts for Marine Sector, ranging from Technical Services, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and more.
• Evaluate opportunities to utilise and establish Standing Offer Agreements or other procurement mechanisms to facilitate efficient contracting and delivery.
• Work in collaboration with Project Managers to develop Work Packages, Statements of Work (SOW), Supplier Performance Measures and managing workflows through the approval process.
• Analyse supplier proposals, utilise source selection techniques (best value, total cost of ownership, etc.), establish negotiation and identify supplier risks/opportunities.
• Provide updates for weekly Subcontract meetings.
• Support Commercial Team to ensure complete flow down of Prime Contract requirements into appropriate Subcontract terms and conditions.
• Ensure all subcontracts meet relevant Babcock Canada Commercial, Security and Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the broader Procurement & Supply Chain Team to support supply chain strategies and initiatives.
• Work closely with export compliance personnel to ensure subcontractor compliance with all relevant export regulations.

Contract Administration:

• Act as the primary liaison with the Subcontractor, including conducting on-site and off-site meetings as required.
• Conduct subcontractor on-site meetings.
• Work closely with the Project Management Team to ensure the Subcontractor is compliant with security requirements, working within the SOW and staying on schedule.
• Resolve Subcontractor issues through continuous improvement approach.
• Manage supplier performance to cost, schedule, quality, technical and contractual requirements.
• Identify cost savings over the life of the contract to ensure that we are providing our customers with best value.
• Grow supplier relationships to ensure continued or improved performance levels are achieved.
• Ensure that supplier’s invoices are reviewed and processed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Be responsible for reporting and achieving program milestones including but not limited to cost, schedule and quality.
• Maintain change order requests.
• Perform Supplier Relationship Management Program as directed by Manager of Subcontracts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate brings:

• 4-8 years of experience preferably in a complex engineering environment.
• A Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, or degree/diploma in a related field or a combination of relevant years of experience and education.
• Knowledge of commercial business practices and experience working with third party suppliers.
• Experience sourcing, negotiating target rates, and awarding subcontracts for technical services.
• Team player attitude with leadership skills.
• Ability to use MS Project and the suite of MS Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Technical, Technologist or Trades Experience is desirable.
• Preferred experience in Marine, Aviation, Defence or Public Works projects.
• Program or Project Management skills would be an asset.
• IACCM, APICS, CPSM, CSCP, SCMA or other Certification is an asset.
• Eligibility for Canadian Secret Security, Controlled Goods, and ITAR Clearances.

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