Procurement Specialist III

Description

The Procurement Specialist Ill is responsible for the identification classification requisition negotiation procurement and contract administration of direct-buy materials and services required in support of new vessels constructed by Seaspan Shipyards under the Federal Fleet Renewal Program (FFRP). The incumbent will work closely with the FFRP teams to support their purchase requirements. They will also work closely with engineering planning and production staff to support the development of procurement specifications and will be responsible for leading competitive processes (RFx) to deliver engineering requirements to market.

The Procurement Specialist III maintains in accordance with procurement and contracting standard methodologies as well as Seaspans Industrial and Regional Benefits (IR) commitments customer requirements and corporate Purchasing Policy.

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 youll do

• Research and identify potential suppliers capable of supplying equipment and/or services required for direct-buy shipyard procurements.

• Lead the sourcing bid evaluation selection procurement and delivery of materials and services required.

• Be responsible for the proponent evaluation selection negotiation and execution of purchase orders and contracts.

• Ensure that purchase order and contract terms and conditions incorporate technical schedule.

• Industrial and Regional Benefits quality and classification society requirement and Seaspan Shipyards terms and conditions; including flow down of the terms and conditions of the Design and Build prime contracts as and when required.

• Responsible for the placement of purchase orders and contracts and leading supplier engagement activities. Acts as primary commercial contact for all Suppliers within their assigned portfolio.

• Prepare subcontract/purchase order award recommendation materials and participate in communicating the award recommendations for approval.

• Ongoing management and monitoring of suppliers performance such that suppliers achievements and deliverable items are achieved in accordance with the Design and Build

• Contracts and the terms of the subcontracts. Maintain oversight of suppliers progress compared to budget

• Approve milestone payments ensuring that contract deliverables and payment achievements have been approved prior to payment.

• Negotiate and issue subcontract Change Orders as advised and authorized by the Program Office.

• Act as liaison between Suppliers and the technical leads/project managers in respect to materials and services procurement to ensure technical requirements schedules and cost targets are fully achieved.

• Act as liaison between Suppliers and Production Planning and Control to support the development of production schedules.

• Act as liaison between Suppliers and Estimating to support the development of cost models and estimates.

• Perform evaluations of potential suppliers including researching historical performance and financial strength.

• Validate supplier references through contact with previous customers.

• Ensure that purchase orders are approved in accordance with Seaspan policies and implement the purchase orders in an accurate and timely manner.

• Responsible for the verification and follow up on the status of material deliveries under open purchase orders and communication to appropriate collaborators of changes.

• Expedite suppliers as required to ensure timely delivery of material and completion of services.

• Ensure that product manuals material certifications and other required documents have been received with delivered materials as specified on the purchase order or contract.

• May be required to approve invoices for payment or to support resolution of issues/discrepancies between invoice and order to facilitate payment.

What youll bring

• A diploma or Bachelors Degree in Engineering Business Science Finance or Law.

• 6 to 8 years of sourcing bid evaluation negotiation and execution of various types of purchase agreements as part of a large manufacturing organization preferably in shipbuilding industry.

• Professional certification or training through an accredited procurement society such as the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (MAC) 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

Why youll 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 with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidates experience.
• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position including things such as 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 childcare benefit partnership $500 personal spending account and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• 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 $99000 - $121000. In determining final salary Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidates skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Companys sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area: Procurement
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 99000 - 121000