Position Overview
Position Title
Supply Chain Services Manager
Department
Procurement- Finance & Administration
Location
North Vancouver, full time, in office
Employment Type
Permanent
Job Grade
8
Reports to
Vice President, Finance & Administration
Schedule
Mondays to Fridays, 5on 2off, 8 hours per day
Overtime Eligibility
Overtime exempt
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
• Lead and execute highly complex sourcing initiatives, including RFx processes for operational and capital requirements.
• Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Support and lead contract negotiations and commercial strategy execution in collaboration with Contracts and Legal.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Neptune's policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
Risk & Contract Management
• Identify and assess risks across the full procurement lifecycle and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor supplier compliance with contractual obligations and resolve commercial or performance issues.
Supplier & Contractor Management
• Establish and manage supplier performance frameworks, including KPI development, scorecards, and audits.
• Lead supplier relationship management to drive performance, innovation, and value delivery.
Materials Management & Inventory Control
• Provide oversight of materials management function, including inventory, warehousing, and preservation practices.
• Lead demand planning and inventory optimization to balance service levels with working capital efficiency.
• Ensure materials availability supports operational and maintenance requirements.
• Drive improvements in inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and obsolescence management.
Capital Equipment & Fleet Procurement
• Lead or support sourcing, negotiation, and execution of major fleet and capital equipment acquisitions.
• Ensure value optimization through lifecycle cost considerations and supplier evaluation.
Process Improvement & Governance
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance procurement and materials workflows, systems, and controls.
• Promote best practices in procurement, contract management, and inventory control.
Leadership & Financial Oversight
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to Procurement and Materials team members.
• Contribute to departmental budget planning, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
• Drive measurable cost savings, efficiency improvements, and value creation.
• Other ad hoc projects as required.
Qualifications and Skills
Education
Supply Chain Management designation supplemented with a diploma in Business, Engineering, Finance or a combination of equivalencies.
Experience
10+ years in increasingly complex procurement environments in a heavy industrial setting.
Skills
• Extensive experience in capital projects procurement and major equipment sourcing.
• Strong understanding of materials management, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
• Advanced contracting, commercial strategy, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance and compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, industrial environment.
• Proven leadership capability with a strong focus on team performance and collaboration.
Employment Assessment
All candidates will undergo a comprehensive employment evaluation process including:
• Online assessment
• Interviews
• Reference checks
• Criminal record check
• Independent, company-sponsored medical examination (Terminal positions only)
How to Apply (By email or by mail)
By email
Please use the subject line format:
NBT Job Application - [Position Title] - [Your Full Name]
By UKG
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Closing date
June 29, 2026
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Posting Date: June 15, 2026
Req ID: RQ080-FA
Closing Date: June 29, 2026
Posting ID: JP080-FA
