Senior Sourcing and Contracts Specialist

The Senior Sourcing and Contracts Specialist will work closely with the Operations team at Vancouver Shipyards to develop and execute effective sourcing and procurement strategies for both capital and operational expenditures. This role involves engaging with stakeholders to understand business requirements, translating them into comprehensive procurement strategies, and identifying and contracting with suppliers who can deliver optimal value, quality, and performance to meet organizational objectives. The role is responsible for managing the sourcing, bid administration, contract drafting, contract review, negotiation, renewals and administration as related to the procurement of goods and services for Vancouver Shipyards.

Note: 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. 

What you'll do

• Strategizes with the business to determine requirements and deploy strategic supply chain solutions, leveraging supply chain tools and processes to ensure the execution of key initiatives.
• Develop and administer competitive tendering processes (e.g. RFP) according to industry best practices, including analysis and summary recommendations of bids, while mitigating risks for Seaspan in support of the key initiates of the business.
• Executes day-to-day sourcing and contracting initiatives, including sourcing, market analysis, category reviews and risk mitigation strategy development.
• Review and negotiate contractual terms and conditions .
•  Work with the legal and finance teams in seeking final approvals to before agreements are executed.
• Identifies, develops, leads and implements strategic procurement opportunities.
• Implements contractual agreements reflecting all agreed pricing, schedules, payment terms and conditions to meet company's expectations and needs.
• Establishes supplier internal approvals, purchase orders and transactional elements to enable agreement payments.
• Performs routine checks-in, providing contract management support and evaluating supplier performance in accordance with agreement and other department KPIs.
• Utilizes cost-benefit analysis to assess opportunities that reduce costs and better serve the business.
• Analyses spending patterns and business processes to recommend changes contributing to cost and operational efficiency.
• Leads sourcing and contracting initiatives to capture and implement identified strategic procurements.
• Provides leadership and technical expertise on supply chain management activities to internal customers, including sourcing and contracting advice and guidance on establishing agreements.
• Ensures the integration of procurement services processes across Seaspan and extended business partners (suppliers, customers, finance, operations, legal, risk, etc.).
• Provides coaching and mentoring on supply chain management best practices, including best-in-class research from various industries on processes, tools, and technologies.
• Act as a business partner to ensure compliance to Seaspan guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures
• Supports the development of supply chain management training materials.

What you'll bring

• A diploma or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or related field.
• Completion of Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) education program for the new Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or (former) Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) designation, or American Purchasing Society or The Association for Operations Management (APICS) CPIM program is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in supply chain management with a combination of operational and strategic procurement. Including experience in managing projects from start to finish (e.g. major change initiatives, policy/procedure deployment, etc.); and
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading cross-functional business teams in strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, and supplier development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in capital construction projects with a specific understanding in managing complex construction contracts.
• Experience in large company procurement preferred with experience in heavy manufacturing, construction or transportation is an asset.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, contracting, contract law, competitive bidding, supplier development, category management, negotiation, and contracts administration and management.
• Ability to develop, collaborative relationships with both internal business partners and external advisors and suppliers.
• The ability to convey complex ideas and concepts in succinct and straightforward ways.
• Strong communication and presentation skills both written and verbally.
• Experience working on complex construction projects.
• Ability to manage tight schedules in a fast-paced environment to meet business needs.
• Ability to work alone and with minimal oversight to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of capital expenditure project management and processes.
• Knowledge of best practices in supply chain management, procurement, material management, inventory control, distribution and logistics;
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and financial concepts to define and solve complex problems.
• Interpersonal skills including problem-solving, decision-making and leadership.
• Strong Customer Service focus

Why you'll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate's experience.
• We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• While reporting directly to the Vice President, Business Technology Solutions, you will manage your own portfolio of work and projects as a senior member of the team.
• This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

The estimated salary for this position is $99,000 - $121,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate's skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company's sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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