Manager, SCM, Expansion Project

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The Trans Mountain Expansion Project will provide increased capacity to support Canadian crude oil production growth and ensure access to global energy markets. The largest project in the pipeline’s history, it involves installing approximately 980 kilometres of new pipeline, as well as new and modified facilities.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities.

Reporting to the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMEP), Director of Strategy, Planning and Procurement, the Manager, SCM will be responsibilities for integration with internal stakeholders at various levels, providing oversight, stakeholder communication and collaboration, SCM coordination and direction to deliver the TMEP SCM 2024 strategy in alignment with TMEP 2024 vision, goals and targets.

The Manager, SCM will be responsible for the entire TMEP 2024 SCM strategy delivery including formation, sourcing, negotiation and contract execution timelines. The Manager, SCM will act as the primary interface between the TMEP 2024 Project teams and the Trans Mountain SCM department who will be developing the technical documents and coordinating the sourcing activities. The Manager, SCM will also manage the day-to-day interfaces with discipline and stakeholder subject matter experts (SMEs) to expedite deliverables to SCM and foster/strengthen alignment on SCM plans.

Key Responsbilities:

• Lead in implementation and sustainment of the TMEP 2024 SCM strategies, including development and update of contracting and sourcing plans.
• Ensure delivery of SCM deliverables to schedule, collaborating with and expediting stakeholders to deliver required input or action. 
• Promptly raising key issues and risks to leadership for awareness and/or decision along with recommendations for mitigation or course correction.
• Provide recommendations, insight and SCM guidance respective to SCM deliverables, execution or SME decisions linked to those deliverables and/or contractor, performance, change and/or claims management.
• Collaborating with SCM reports and internal stakeholders, primary responsibility will be to identify, plan and execute the various contracting requirements to support and administer this critical area of the project
• Guide and support the Trans Mountain business SCM (TM SCM) team in the development of all contract and RFP formation/development, process development and contracting plans required for TMEP 2024. Interface and collaborate with the TM SCM leader to ensure timelines are met.
• Confirm bidders and communicate to TM SCM any lists required for pre-qualification, screening or Solicitation of Interest. Review and signoff on criteria for screening in consultation with TMEP 2024 Execution leadership.
• Assist in building post award relationships with external partners and vendor community to ensure TMEP’s risk is managed appropriately.
• Lead negotiations and contracting strategies leveraging and focusing resources where needed from TM SCM.
• Ensure alignment in the inclusion of TMEP obligation to incorporate Indigenous and local community opportunities into the implementation of sourcing and contracting plans.
• Coordinate and liaison with the Indigenous representatives, Indigenous Supply Chain and internal Indigenous Relations where required.
• Identify and propose process efficiencies in updating or advancing procedures for contract administration to the SCM team.
• Assist project in meeting objectives of cost control, quality and schedule through effective sourcing, contracting and performance management techniques within contract management documents & practice.
• Assist with developing and monitoring the systems, procedures, forms and logs to be used by the TM SCM Team, including a focus on strong Management of Change and clear/effective invoicing attestation, validation and payment processes.
• Ensure all related work is in accordance with project controls and work conducted is in accordance with project procedures.
• Assist with development of project SCM skill set reviews and procedures.
• Oversee, advise and support all aspect of the contract award from pre-award to contract close-out in collaboration with TM SCM. Provide direction where required and escalate constraints to TM and TMEP leadership with potential solutions/recommendations.
• Oversee performance of a team of Contract specialist and administrators provided by TM SCM to support TMEP 2024 and provide guidance, opportunities for improvement, highlight/share successes and collaborate with TM SCM leadership to ensure appropriate resourcing and skillsets.

Position Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and presentation skills required.
• Strong organizational, negotiation and leadership skills.
• A Bachelors’ Degree in Business or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Supply Chain Management Professional with more than 20+ years of experience in SCM with experience in leading teams.
• Contracts formation and contract administration expertise on large pipeline construction projects and/or within large spend portfolios requiring large general execution contractors.
• Sound knowledge of Canadian Oil and Gas pipeline industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point) for the purpose of word processing, spreadsheets and information retrieval.
• Work with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Resourceful, self-starter with the ability to deliver to tight timelines under pressure.
• Strong problem solving and solution identification skills.

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

We offer:

• An opportunity to work for a world class pipeline project in Canada;
• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health, safety and wellness of everyone working on or impacted by our Project;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together. 

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain existing, and expansion, pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the existing pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day. We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.