Scope of the Position The Vice President, Construction Procurement (Nch’ú7mut), owns the strategic direction, financial performance, and enterprise-wide positioning of Nch’ú7mut Contracting Ltd as a sub-portfolio of Nch’ḵay̓’s Business Development function, with full P&L; accountability for the business unit. Operating on a 2–3-yearstrategic horizon, this role maximizes opportunities for construction and development-related companies,including Nch’u7mut Endorsed Business Registry (NEBR) members,to compete for and win large-scale construction and infrastructure projects across the private and public sectors. The role is a principal driver ofNch’kay’seconomic reconciliation mandate through industrial procurement, and isdirectly accountable tothe EVP, Business Development and Partnershipsfor the sub-portfolio’s strategic, financial, and reputational outcomes.

KeyAccountabilities Strategic Leadership and Direction:

- Develop and implement a 2–3-yearstrategic procurement plan for the Nch’ú7mut sub-portfolio, aligned with and materially advancing Nch’ḵay̓’s enterprise-wide corporate strategy and economic reconciliationobjectives.
- Provide expert guidance and leadership to the procurement team, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Identifyand evaluate emerging market trends and opportunities in industrial procurement.
- Serve as the senior-level relationship owner for industrial procurement, building and maintaining high-stakes relationships with Squamish Nation Council, major industry and joint-venture partners, government and regulatory bodies, and project proponents.

Bid/Tender Process Management

- Oversee the entire bid/tender process, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and best practices.
- Provide expert advice and support to Nch’u7mut Endorsed Business Registry Members (NEBR) construction and development companies throughout the bidding process.
- Develop and implement effective bid/tender strategies to enhance competitiveness.
- Analyze and evaluate bid submissions, providing recommendations for award decisions on select Squamish Nation and Nch’kay construction projects.





Corporate Performance and Compliance

- Ensure Nch’ú7mut’s operations adhere to all applicable corporate performance obligations and ethical standards.
- Develop and implement robust procurement policies and procedures.
- Monitor and report on procurement performance,identifyingareas for improvement.
- Manage contract negotiations and administration, ensuring favorable terms for Nch’ú7mut and its clients.

Financial & Business Accountability:

- Own full P&L; accountability for Nch’ú7mut Contracting Ltd as a business unit, including revenue, cost, and margin performance against annual and multi-year targets.
- Hold delegated capital and contract sign-off authority up to Board-approved thresholds, without requiring case‑by‑case pre‑approval within policy.
- Own the sub-portfolio operating budget,allocatingresources across the procurement function to deliver strategic priorities.
- Recommend strategic, investment, and major contract‑award decisions directly to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

Team Development andLeadership

- Recruit, train, and mentor procurement team members, providing direct leadership to a multi-tier structure including Manager(s)/ Director(s).
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback, buildingleadership strength across the function of fosteringa collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Own succession planning and organizational design for the procurement function, ensuring a durable leadership and capability pipeline.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Act as the principal external face of Nch’ú7mut,representingNch’ḵay̓ at asenior/executive level withNch’kayBoard,Squamish Nation Council,industrypartners,and government stakeholders.




- Ensure that Nch’ú7mut is represented correctly in all external engagements.
- Lead high‑stakes, complex negotiations on behalf of Nch’ú7mut, exercising independent judgment on strategy and positioning. Other - Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive workplace culture.
- Perform other duties asrequired.
- Workingadditionalhours as required and within reason.
- Adheres to and promotes Nch’ḵaỷ’s six Guiding Principles (Leadership, Trust, Respect, Wisdom, Competence, and Passion).

What you bring

- Minimum of 10 - 12+ years of progressively senior procurement experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership or general management capacity with full P&L; or business-unit accountability, preferably in the construction and infrastructure sectors.
- University degreein Business or Financealong with formal training in procurement,EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) certificationsuch asCEPC(Certified EPC Project Manager), PMI-CP (Project Management Institute-Construction Professional)or equivalent.
- Robust understanding of the construction and infrastructure industry, including but not limitedto;market trends, regulationsand key players.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the EPC bid/tender process, including proposal development, evaluation, and contract negotiation, and experience working for an EPC or through EPC contracts exceeding $30M.
- Thorough knowledge of contract law anddemonstrateexperience negotiating and administering complex, high-value contracts.
- Strong working knowledge of P&L; management and capital budgeting, with proven experience in a role carrying full business-unit financial accountability.
- Demonstrated experience leading a multi-tier team, including direct leadership of managers or directors, across both public and private sector procurement.

Assets

- Experience working with or within Indigenous communities or organizations, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and understanding.
- Understanding of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation’s values, culture, and business objectives.
- Knowledge of corporate governance principles and compliance requirements.

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