Develop and execute the shipyard’s outsourcing strategy to ensure capacity and capability requirements are aligned with production schedules and long-term program objectives.

Lead commercial negotiations for complex subcontract agreements, ensuring commercial, contractual and operational objectives are achieved.

Own the financial performance and reporting of the subcontract portfolio, including budget development, forecast, cost control and risk management strategies.

Lead a high performing team of Project Managers and Subcontract Specialists, providing coaching, mentorship, performance management and career development.

Establish team priorities, allocate resources and ensure effective execution of subcontracted work across multiple programs and work packages.

Drive supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery reliability and cost competitiveness.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives and implement subcontract management processes.

Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Planning, Quality and PMO teams to ensure subcontract activities support integrated program delivery.

Ensure compliance with internal governance, contractual obligations and procurement policies.

Participate in the selection of external consultants or advisors for key projects and/or ad hoc services; ensure that business objectives and requirements are clearly understood and monitor outcomes, taking appropriate remedial action where necessary.

Identify and communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the business area or department; explain the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision, and values; motivate people to achieve business goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Science,



Finance or Law, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum 6 years of experience in Procurement including experience managing the procurement of services and large/strategic equipment in project environments, preferably in the shipbuilding industry.

Experience in planning and managing resources to deliver predetermined objectives.

Minimum 3 years of experience in supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results.

Professional certification or training through an accredited procurement society is desirable.

Shipbuilding experience is an asset.

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing outsourcing strategies, leading commercial negotiations, and managing subcontract portfolios to ensure alignment with production schedules and program objectives. Proven ability to lead teams, drive supplier development initiatives, and ensure compliance with governance and procurement policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Outsourcing Strategy Development

Commercial Negotiations

Financial Performance Management

Team Leadership and Mentorship

Procurement Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills

Procurement Management

Budget Development

Cost Control

Risk Management

Resource Planning

Subcontract Management Processes

Supplier Development

Project Management

Contractual Obligations

Performance Management

Soft Skills

Coaching

Mentorship

Motivational Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Skilled Procurement Certification

Industry Keywords

Shipbuilding

Subcontract Agreements

Production Schedules

Strategic Equipment Procurement

Governance Compliance

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📌 Subcontracts Manager (British Columbia)
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📍 British Columbia