Sr. Manager, Procurement and Materials

Aecon•Kincardine, ON

62d•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Shoreline Power Group is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon and Atkinsrealis located in Kincardine, Ontario. Shoreline Power Group is the centerpiece of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) program which replaces the main components of 6 reactors at the Bruce Power Nuclear Generating Station. The scope of work includes the removal and replacement of calandria tubes, pressure tubes, and feeders as well as construction management and trade labor. This project is part of Bruce Power’s Life Extension Program, which will allow Bruce Power’s CANDU units to continue to operate safely through to 2064. The Steam Generator Replacement Team (SGRT) project is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon and Framatome, located in Kincardine, Ontario. SGRT is a part of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) project and includes the removal of the steam generators and the installation of replacement steam generators with related plant modifications. This project is part of Bruce Power’s Life Extension Program, which will allow Bruce Power’s CANDU units to continue to operate safely through to 2064. In addition to the existing contracts for Unit 3 and Unit 4, SGRT has been awarded contracts for Unit 5, 7, and 8 for steam generator replacements as part of the Bruce Major Component Replacement project. The Sr. Manager, Procurement and Materials, reporting to the Project Director and functionally to the Procurement Director, will be responsible for the receipt, recording, issuance tracking and planning of critical materials and equipment, and coordination and management of the purchase and receipt of commodities, equipment, and services for the Bruce Power Nuclear site. This role will require continuous communication with all project team members and will be responsible for identifying and implementing continuous improvements of material handling and procurement methods.

Requirements

College Diploma in Supply Chain and Operations Management or a University Degree in a related discipline
Certified Supply Chain Management
10+ years of related experience, with engineering, construction, materials management and logistics considered an asset
Strong interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team
Strong skills in MS Excel required
Ability to identify Construction Materials and consumables

Nice To Haves

Technical (Engineering or Engineering Technology) education an asset
Knowledge of SharePoint and SAP applications an asset
Knowledge of ASME Section III DIV I, N285, N286 codes and standards is an asset

Responsibilities

To prepare the policies and strategies that will dictate project material management procedures
To prepare in collaboration with the Construction Manager the material management plans within the overall construction strategies and schedules
To establish, in collaboration with Quality Managers, the material control procedures
Participation as applicable in the establishment of the department budget and administer thereafter
To implement and supervise activities such as maintaining accurate and up to date status of materials and equipment for the upcoming work, forecast deliveries and action shortages
Provide Construction Manager with the availability of materials and equipment for upcoming work, forecast deliveries and action shortages
Ensure all material and equipment is properly handled, controlled, and maintained in accordance with project procedures, specifications and vendor requirements
Coordinate all materials handling, ensuring the availability of sufficient manpower and equipment
To ensure that sufficient qualified material control personnel are assigned to carry out the tasks as defined in the Material Control Plan
Expediting of Materials and Services in order to meet project schedules
Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with both quality teams and TSSA
Oversee management and implementation of the procurement process ensuring adherence to applicable law, ethical practice and company policies and procedures
Manage the planning, procurement and movement of materials, as well as the award and administration of major subcontracts
Establish scalable processes to respond to requests from estimators and construction/ operations in obtaining quotations for tenders and projects
Provide direction and mentor a team of buyers
Review and approve purchase orders including all related documentation for compliance to the projects Quality program
Responsible for managing and maintaining project suppliers on the Aecon Approved suppliers list (ASL) working closely with the Aecon Quality Assurance team
Develop Procurement Plans and ensure all relevant stakeholders are educated on the key aspects of the plan
Responsible for participation in both external and internal audits including resolving and corrective actions as a result of the audit
Review of purchase requisitions and related documentation to ensure clarity and completeness with the description of materials, components or equipment, quantity, adherence to quality assurance requirements, proper authorization of funding, delivery requirements, and desired mode of transportation
Negotiation or providing assistance with the negotiation for major contracts of best price, delivery, terms of payment and purchase conditions, tax exemptions, price escalation, and other factors impacting the supply of material or components
Experience managing a team and management of procurement and material handling
Overseeing and managing logistics
Other duties as assigned