Supply Chain Manager

Woodfibre Management Ltd; Area A (Egmont/Pender Harbour); On-site; CAD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodfibre LNG is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to execute procurement and contracting management, including strategic sourcing, supplier pre-qualification, tender preparation, and logistics. Based in Vancouver with some travel to Squamish site.

Reporting to Head of Procurement and SCM, you will lead SAP implementation support, manage end-to-end P2P, and drive continuous improvement in contracting and procurement across business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting & finance, engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of contracts management and procurement experience, preferably in oil & gas.
• 5+ years managing contracts with knowledge of contracting laws.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Experience coordinating with multiple business units and operations.
• Strong negotiation skills and ownership mentality.
• Experience implementing contracting and procurement processes in organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, contracting, warehousing, and LNG operations requirements within Woodfibre LNG.
• Provide strategic insights and executive reporting to Head of Procurement & SCM.
• Steward end-to-end contracting and procurement processes, including sourcing, purchasing, shipping, and warehousing.
• Manage supplier qualification and strategic sourcing; maintain supplier relationships.
• Procure goods and services in line with budget and business plan.
• Oversee Procure to Pay end-to-end processes ensuring competitiveness and compliance.
• Prepare regular status reports on contracts, shipments, and warehousing with insights.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering/related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position

The Supply Chain Manager is an integral part of Woodfibre LNG’s dynamic team. You will be responsible to execute all procurement and contracting management support for the Company. This includes strategic sourcing, pre-qualification of local suppliers and subcontractors, preparation of tender packages and evaluation reports, managing shipping logistics, warehousing, management of changes, claims etc. This position is based in Vancouver, with some travel to the Squamish site as required. The successful candidate reports directly to the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain and will act as a Subject Matter Expert in the implementation of the SAP implementation at Woodfibre. The role will play an essential part in supporting the company transition from the construction phase into the start-up and operations phases of the project.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will:

• Be a key member of the WLNG Procurement team, responsible for procurement, contracting, warehousing, subcontract requirements, and LNG Operations requirements.
• Provide strategic support and insights to Head of Procurement & SCM on executive reporting for better business decision making. Identify contract spend consolidation opportunities, increase company bargain power on the market, and optimize internal procurement processes / cost-effectiveness.
• Steward the end-to-end Contracting and Procurement processes for Woodfibre LNG, encompassing sourcing, purchasing, shipping, and warehousing activities.
• Manage strategic sourcing and supplier qualification, optimizing sourcing strategies and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
• Procure goods and services for the Business Units in line with budget and business plan.
• Manage Procure to Pay end to end process to ensure competitiveness and compliance (with the company’s regulations and all Squamish Nation bidding requirements and fully support the application of the Impact Benefit Agreements).
• Manage contract administration and supplier performance to ensure contractors fulfilling contractual obligations.
• Prepare regular reports on the status of contracts, shipments, and warehousing activities, providing insights into procurement and logistics operations.
• Resolve contract payment and compliance disputes where needed.
• Implement and interpret the company’s policies and procedures correctly; develop, recommend and coordinate the implementation of continuous improvement projects related to Contracting and Procurement.
• Support the implementation of company’s procurement processes in SAP and support the roll-out of SAP-Procurement in the company

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting & finance, engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
• 10 + years’ experience in contracts management and procurement, preferably in oil & gas with strong knowledge of contracting procurement for operation
• 5+ years of experience in managing contracts and familiar with contract laws with the ability to draft, amend or revise contract clauses confidently and appropriately.
• Hands-on experience in SAP or other ERP systems.
• Proven ability to work with multiple business units, including, operations and other end users to ensure the scope of work is accurate and complete.
• Excellent negotiation techniques with strong can-do attitude and owner mentality.
• Extensive experience working in matrix medium to large organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing contracting and procurement processes down to the end user level.

Additional Requirements

• Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams, contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset.
• Communication/interpersonal skills – to be able to interact confidently with management and all hierarchical levels.
• Self-starter, able to function effectively with minimal supervision.
• Accepts responsibility and demonstrates commitment to delivery of tasks and targets.
• Ability to be innovative and vision-oriented with ability to undertake both strategic planning and implementation.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities within tight time frames.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes
• Shares knowledge readily and encourages personal development.
• As required, the position is based in Vancouver, BC, with the eventuality to relocate to Squamish (site).
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Thank you in advance for your interest!

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range: CAD 150,000 - 170,000