)Company : Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL

)Employment Type : 2-Year Contract (Potential 1-Year Extension

)Hours : 37.5 Hours/Wee kStart Date : ASAP (2026

)Rate :

$80 - $120/hou r (Based on Experience

)Travel : Occasional travel as required.

No per diem or expense s for work performed in Port Hope

.About the Opportunit y

We are currently seeking an experience d Manager, Supply Cha in to join the team a t Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CN L) in Port Hope, Ontario. This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing procurement, contracting, and supply chain management activities supporting major environmental remediation and capital project s.Reporting functionally to th e Director, Supply Cha in, you will provide strategic leadership across high-value procurement initiatives, contract negotiations, supplier relationships, and commercial risk management while supporting complex programs within a highly regulated environmen t.This opportunity is ideal for an experienced supply chain professional with extensive experience managing large-scale procurement activities, EPC projects, and complex commercial contract s.

Responsibilit iesLead all procurement, contracting, and supply chain activities within an assigned portfol io.Develop and execute strategic sourcing and procurement strategies supporting major capital projec ts.Oversee the complete procurement lifecycle, including:Supplier qualificat ionRFP development and evaluat onsContract aw ardPost-award contract administrat ionLead negotiations for high-value and high-risk commercial agreemen ts.Develop long-term strategic supplier relationships while improving supplier performan ce.Provide commercial leadership and guidance to project managers,



legal advisors, and technical stakeholde rs.Ensure compliance with CNL policies, Canadian procurement legislation, and commercial best practic es.Manage complex contract claims, dispute resolution, mediation, and commercial negotiatio ns.Lead and mentor Supply Chain personnel while managing departmental budgets, planning, and resource allocati on.Support portfolio planning and contribute to strategic business initiativ es.Present commercial recommendations and procurement strategies to senior leadersh ip.Foster collaboration across internal stakeholders including Engineering, Legal, Project Management, Finance, and Executive Leadersh ip.

Required Qualificat ionsEduca tionBachelor's Degree in:Busi nessComm erceEcono mic sLawBusiness Manage mentor a related discip line

Professional certifications considered an a ssset:SCMP /

PM

ACPMP

SCMAOEquivalent procurement or project management certifica tions

Required Expe rience10+ years of progressive experience in:Supply Chain Mana gementProcu rementStrategic So urcingContract Mana gementExtensive experience negotiating high-value commercial cont racts.Solid experience with Target Cost Con t racts.Experience managing complex multi-million-dollar procurement pro grams.Strong knowledge of:Procure-to-Pay gencyEPC pr ojectsDesign

-BuildDesign-Bid





-BuildMajor capital project procu rementExperience leading commercial negotiations and contract dispute resol ution.Experience managing supplier performance and strategic partner ships.Previous leadership or people management exper ience.

Preferred Exp erienceNuclear industry exp rojectsOther highly regulated industries (energy, utilities, infrastructure, mining, oil & gas, aerospace, defence

, etc.)Experience working with legal teams on complex commercial agr eementsPublic sector or Crown Corporation procurement exp erience

Ke y SkillsCommercial Contract Neg otiationStrategic Pro curementSupply Chain Le adershipProcurement ract LawCanadian Competitive Bidding P rocessesClaims Ma nagementBudget Ma adershipStakeholder Ma nagementConflict Re solutionCommunication & Presentatio n SkillsBusines s AcumenCritical Thinking & Decisio n Making

What We're Lo looking ForThe successful candidate will dem onstrate:Strong commercial and contractual j udgement.Proven leadership in managing complex procurement organ izations.Exceptional negotiation and influencin g skills.Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced project envi ronments.High ethical standards and commitment to procurement best p ractices.Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building a bilities.Confidence working with executives, project teams, legal counsel, and external s nvironmentHybrid work arrangement based in Port Hop e, Ontario37.5-hour s requiredSome site visits requiring appropriate PPE and adherence to nuclear safety protocolsWork may occasionally require flexibility beyond standard business hours to support project

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