Manager, Contracting and Procurement

The role is accountable for the development and implementation of sound Supply Chain programs, business practices, procedures and action plans that are aligned with the long-term, strategic direction of NAV CANADA to meet the evolving business and procurement needs of the company. The role is also accountable to ensure strict adherence to NAV CANADA contracting policies and procedures, applicable Legislation and represents Supply Chain to both clients and suppliers.

The Manager is a change agent and builds strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acts as the chief negotiator for NAV Canada and develops innovative solutions to conflicting priorities and interests of contractors, clients and NAV CANADA, to protect the interests of the company. Provides leadership and guidance to the various core functions of the purchasing organization and fully accountable for a team of subject matter experts.

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

• Influence category strategies to address evolving business needs, developing procurement programs and approaches that align with organizational objectives
• Proactively oversee major and complex initiatives, provide contracting expertise, build business relationships and ensure effective delivery of procurement services
• Develop innovative solutions to conflicting priorities and interests of internal and external stakeholders
• Evaluate and monitors contracts to ensure compliance with the agreed contract terms and conditions by internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Provide leadership in the implementation of improvements to procurement processes and governance frameworks, and acts as a trusted advisor on procurement practices to enhance and maintain corporate consistency and efficiencies
• Be fully accountable for staff including the responsibility to hire, allocate priorities, assess performance, authorize leave, schedule overtime, provide guidance and coaching and take disciplinary action as required
• Manage a segment of the Supply Chain budget; develop budgetary plans and projections based on operational requirements and priorities, and the commitment of funds
• Oversee and support major negotiations and supplier business reviews with critical and strategic suppliers
• Develop strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, enhance supplier relationships, ensure commitments are fulfilled to meet internal client’s needs in alignment with strategic objectives
• Provide insightful progress reports and recommendations for senior management to influence decision making for current and future procurement plans.
• Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to develop procurement work practices that are aligned to portfolio, workplans, budget, processes and procedures
• Act as a change agent as part of our broader Supply Chain Maturation initiative and collaborates closely with various business partners across the stakeholder groups for their Sourcing needs
• Perform all aspects of the sourcing process, from category assessment, cost savings opportunities, vendor due diligence, RFx, contract negotiations, and vendor management

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in the areas of Contracting and Procurement
• Extensive experience in…