Team Lead, Procurement

Irving Shipbuilding; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding is seeking a Team Lead, Procurement to manage procurement activities for the River-Class Destroyer program. In this role, you will lead a team, oversee supplier relations, and develop strategies to optimize procurement practices. Ideal candidates have extensive Supply Chain Management experience and a strong educational background in business. Join us to contribute to Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy and foster career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in Supply Chain Management in an industrial, manufacturing, or construction environment.
• Previous leadership experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of procurement professionals and ensure high-quality procurement practices.
• Coordinate and manage internal stakeholders and supplier relationships.
• Prepare organizational reports and promote employee engagement.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary education in business or a related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Team Lead, Procurement manages a team of Associate and Intermediate-level procurement professionals and is responsible for progressing lifecycle procurement activities for systems, equipment, and materials for the River-Class Destroyer (RCD) program. The Team Lead takes ownership of complex or critical packages, or those requiring broader team support or significant strategy development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure procurement practices and outputs are conformant, consistent, and high-quality throughout the lifecycle.
2. Coordinate and manage internal stakeholders.
3. Manage supplier relationships.
4. Ensure optimal organizational design to meet performance targets, and promote employee engagement, skill development, and team competency development.
5. Prepare organizational reports (structured and ad hoc).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in business or a related field.
• At least 7 years of Supply Chain Management experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or construction environment.
• Previous leadership experience is an asset.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Canada and the United States with a team of 20,000 employees. We foster a culture of integrity, talent development, and inclusivity, offering opportunities for career growth across various divisions.

We are committed to accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Accommodation requests due to disabilities can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to disclose their needs to ensure equitable opportunities.

We believe in inclusive hiring; if you are interested but worry about meeting all requirements, we encourage you to apply. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Irving Shipbuilding is Canada's National Shipbuilder, constructing over 20 ships for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of a historic defence procurement project. Join our team of over 2,400 shipbuilders for a dynamic career dedicated to success, development, and safety.

Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups, and encourage self-identification.