Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Job Title: Manager, Supply Chain

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain execution from FEL3/FID through construction, commissioning, and project closeout for a large, complex capital project.
• Develop and implement procurement and contracting strategies that effectively support cost, schedule, risk, and overall project objectives.
• Manage procurement schedules, package plans, and long-lead equipment to ensure alignment with project timelines and milestones.
• Oversee supplier and contractor sourcing, tendering, bid evaluations, negotiations, contract awards, and post-award contract management.
• Coordinate vendor data, manufacturing, inspection activities, logistics, and material deliveries to meet project milestones and site requirements.
• Oversee major equipment, construction, and service contracts, ensuring performance, quality, and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Drive risk mitigation, forecasting, and change management processes within the supply chain and contracting function.
• Establish and maintain robust quality, logistics, and materials management processes that support safe and efficient project execution.
• Ensure strong governance, compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements, appropriate approvals, and full auditability of supply chain activities.
• Support FID readiness by preparing and presenting procurement and contracting plans, risk assessments, and governance documentation.
• Support Indigenous and local participation commitments by embedding these objectives into sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Align and collaborate closely with Engineering, Construction, Finance, Legal, Project Controls, Owners, and suppliers to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Provide leadership and direction to supply chain, procurement, and contracts teams, fostering continuous improvement and best practices.
• Monitor and report on procurement performance, including cost, schedule, risk, and supplier performance metrics.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies, such as kaizen and process engineering, to enhance supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage purchase orders, contract administration, and vendor management processes to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Engage with the Ontario contractor market and other key suppliers to build strong relationships and competitive sourcing options.
• Interface with pump turbine generator (PTG) suppliers and related stakeholders to manage technical and commercial interfaces.
• Contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives across EPC and large project portfolios, ensuring alignment with organizational and project goals.
  
  

Essential Skills

• 15+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, and Contracts, preferably on large, complex capital projects.
• Experience with major capital projects of approximately $2B+ in value.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams or managing large procurement portfolios.
• Proven expertise in contract management and contract administration for major equipment, construction, and service contracts.
• Strong procurement and purchasing skills, including tendering, negotiations, contract awards, and post-award management.
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain management for large projects, including strategic sourcing and vendor management.
• Experience with EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project delivery models.
• experience in infrastructure, power, mining, industrial, or energy projects.
• Canadian project experience with exposure to FID readiness and governance requirements.
• Strong project management skills, including forecasting, reporting, and change management.
• Proficiency in developing and managing procurement schedules, package plans, and long-lead equipment strategies.
• Ability to coordinate vendor data, manufacturing, inspection, logistics, and material delivery with project milestones.
• Demonstrated ability to drive risk mitigation, quality, logistics, and materials management processes.
• Strong management and leadership skills with experience guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align Engineering, Construction, Finance, Legal, Project Controls, owners, and suppliers.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Construction Management (or an equivalent relevant degree).
  
  

Work Environment

This role is based in an office environment in Markham, working a standard 40-hour workweek. Hybrid working model.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Markham, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $170000.00 - $225000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Markham, ON.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Markham,ON.

À propos d'Aston Carter

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.