Manager, Subcontracts

Seaspan•District of North Vancouver, BC

3h•CA$135,000 - CA$165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Subcontracts provides strategic leadership for the shipyard’s subcontracting and outsourcing function, ensuring the organization’s capacity and capability requirements are met to support program execution. The role manages a team responsible for the planning, sourcing, contracting and execution of major subcontracted work packages. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Science, Finance or Law, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 6 years of experience in Procurement including experience managing the procurement of services and large/strategic equipment in project environments, preferably in the shipbuilding industry.
Experience in planning and managing resources to deliver predetermined objectives.
Minimum 3 years of experience in supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification or training through an accredited procurement society such as the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) or New Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), The Logistics Institute (P. Log.), American Purchasing Society or The Association for Operations Management (APICS) CPIM program is desirable.
Shipbuilding experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the shipyard’s outsourcing strategy, to ensure capacity and capability requirements are aligned with production schedules and long-term program objectives.
Lead commercial negotiations for complex subcontract agreements, ensuring commercial, contractual and operational objectives are achieved.
Own the financial performance and reporting of the subcontract portfolio, including budget development, forecast, cost control and risk management strategies.
Lead a high performing team of Project Managers and Subcontract Specialists, providing coaching, mentorship, performance management and career development.
Establish team priorities, allocate resources and ensure effective execution of subcontracted work across multiple programs and work packages.
Drive supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery reliability and cost competitiveness.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives and implement subcontract management processes.
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Planning, Quality and PMO teams to ensure subcontract activities support integrated program delivery.
Ensure compliance with internal governance, contractual obligations and procurement policies.
Participates in the selection of external consultants or advisors to deliver key projects and/or ad hoc services; ensures that business objectives and requirements are clearly understood and monitors outcomes, taking appropriate remedial action where necessary.
Identifies and communicates the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the business area or department; explains the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision, and values; motivates people to achieve business goals.

Benefits

annual bonus
pension plan matching
competitive salary
extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more)
dental care
vision care
life insurance
medical leave coverage
parental leave coverage
$500 personal spending account
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
optional hybrid work schedule
Free on-site gym
Parking is included
complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday