Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Specialist II 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 II maintains in accordance with procurement and contracting standard methodologies, as well as Seaspan’s Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) 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.

What You’ll 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 Shipyard’s 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 collection of vendor-furnished information, schedules, and vendor costing information for input into the development of cost models, coordinated schedules and other reports as 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 supplier’s performance such that supplier’s 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 You’ll Bring

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Science, Finance or Law.
• Minimum 2 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 (PMAC) 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 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 with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s 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, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Free on-site gym.
• 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 $84,600 - $103,400. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills 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.

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

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This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at View email address on canada.jobradars.com for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.