Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager Location: Port Hope, ON (Hybrid )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/hour (Based on Experience )Travel: Occasional travel as required. No per diem or expenses for work performed in Port Hope .About the Opportunit y We are currently seeking an experienced Manager, Supply Chain to join the team at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) 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 the Director, Supply Chain, 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 ionContract negotiati 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 sset: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.Strong experience with Target Cost Cont racts.Experience managing complex multi-million-dollar procurement pro grams.Strong knowledge of:Procure-to-Pay (P2P)Contract lifecycle mana gementEPC 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 erienceEnvironmental remediation p 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 StrategyCont ract LawCanadian Competitive Bidding P rocessesClaims Ma nagementRisk Ma nagementBudget Ma nagementSupplier Relationship Ma nagementTeam Le adershipStakeholder Ma nagementConflict Re solutionCommunication & Presentatio n SkillsBusines s AcumenCritical Thinking & Decisio n Making What We're Lo oking 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 uppliers. Work E nvironmentHybrid work arrangement based in Port Hop e, Ontario37.5-hour work weekOccasional travel a s requiredSome site visits requiring appropriate PPE and adherence to nuclear safety protocolsWork may occasionally require flexibility beyond standard business hours to support project priorities

Lead all procurement, contracting, and supply chain activities for major environmental remediation and capital projects. Provide strategic leadership in high-value negotiations, supplier relationship management, and commercial risk mitigation within a regulated environment.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and over 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, specifically with EPC projects and high-value commercial contracts. Proven leadership experience and knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and contract lifecycle management are essential.

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• Commercial Contract Negotiation
• Strategic Procurement
• Supply Chain Leadership
• Procurement Strategy
• Contract Law
• Canadian Competitive Bidding Processes
• Claims Management
• Risk Management
• Budget Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Business Acumen
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making

• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Energy
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Government & Public Sector

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Postuler avant le

30 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

38 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

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