Job Description

Job Title: Contract Supervisor, Supply Chain (remote role)
Rate Range: $88,500 - $132,300
Location: Chalk River, ON

Job Summary:

The Contract Supervisor, Supply Chain reports functionally to a Supply Chain Manager and leads a team responsible for procurement and contract management activities across various scopes, complexities, and risks. This role involves pre and post-contract management and acts as the primary liaison between corporate requirements, project needs, and mission priorities.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Post-secondary education in Business, Law, Engineering, Science, IT, or Technical discipline preferred
• Minimum 10 years of progressive contracting experience, preferably in Procurements of Goods, Services, and/or Construction in complex technical, engineering, and regulatory environments

Experience, Abilities, and Skills:

• Strong work ethics and professionalism
• Self-starting, motivated, and autonomous
• Strong emotional intelligence and communication skills
• Effective analytical abilities
• Certification or enrollment in professional development programs such as SCMA or ISM
• Knowledge of Canadian Contract Law
• Understanding of ethical contracting and business conduct
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ERP tools like Oracle Purchasing and iProcurement
• Exemplary organization, planning, and documentation skills
• Ability to lead, mentor, and align staff
• Ability to provide high-quality written documentation
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning tools

Job/Industry Specific Knowledge:

Not specified

Functions and Responsibilities:

• Lead a team in pre and post-contract management activities
• Ensure resource capability and capacity within the team
• Collaborate with internal customers and stakeholders
• Manage the procurement lifecycle according to policies and procedures
• Provide advice on contract strategies and processes
• Liaise with other functional groups
• Review and authorize procurement documentation
• Establish relationships with contractors/vendors
• Develop continuous improvement strategies
• Provide training and coaching to team members
• Communicate effectively with internal customers and stakeholders
• Respond to risk situations and recommend improvements
• Encourage innovation and input on corporate-scale change

Relationships (Internal & External):

• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external contacts
• Communicate complex information and propose solutions
• Resolve issues and collaborate on solutions

Level of Decision Making:

• Make recommendations on expenditures
• Provide input into budget decisions
• Provide input into strategic plans

Problem Solving:

• Resolve moderately complex issues within the team
• Communicate and analyze information to recommend solutions
• Address escalated issues and escalate complex issues

Leadership of Self and Others:

• Provide work instruction and feedback
• Contribute to performance assessment and development plans
• Coordinate work activities and approve time cards
• Provide input into performance assessments and resource management

This job description outlines the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the Contract Supervisor, Supply Chain position.