Inventory Services and Control Manager
- Iqaluit, NU, X0A 0H0, Canada
Annual Salary: $122,381.08 · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Annual Salary: $122,381.08
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5–7 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, contracting or inventory management, plus 2–5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Working hours
- 35 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Inventory Services & Control Manager
Internal and external applicants are invited to apply. In accordance with the Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants will be considered first.
As per Article 23 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, priority will be given to Nunavut Land Claim Beneficiaries who meet the criteria.
Opportunity Overview
The City of Iqaluit is seeking an experienced Inventory Services & Control Manager to lead procurement, contracting, inventory control, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, and sealift purchasing. This role provides staff leadership, oversees complex and high-value procurements, strengthens inventory controls and systems, and advises departments on procurement practices, compliance and risk. The position is suited to a collaborative leader who combines strong procurement expertise with sound judgment, analytical ability and operational focus.
Compensation Snapshot
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
If you are an experienced procurement, supply chain or inventory-management professional who enjoys leading people, strengthening systems and solving complex operational challenges, we welcome your application.
Internal and external applicants are invited to apply. In accordance with the Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants will be considered first.
As per Article 23 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, priority will be given to Nunavut Land Claim Beneficiaries who meet the criteria.
Opportunity Overview
The City of Iqaluit is seeking an experienced Inventory Services & Control Manager to lead procurement, contracting, inventory control, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, and sealift purchasing. This role provides staff leadership, oversees complex and high-value procurements, strengthens inventory controls and systems, and advises departments on procurement practices, compliance and risk. The position is suited to a collaborative leader who combines strong procurement expertise with sound judgment, analytical ability and operational focus.
Compensation Snapshot
- Annual Salary: $122,381.08
- Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
- Settlement Allowance: $22,378.25 per year
- Status: Permanent Full-Time
- Union Status: Exempt
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement, contracting, inventory control, warehouse and receiving operations, while supervising and developing procurement and inventory staff.
- Manage complex, high-value procurements, including engineering, construction and specialized services, and prepare or review RFPs, RFQs, tenders and contracts.
- Oversee inventory controls, audits, physical inventories, warehouse operations and data integrity, identifying improvements and corrective actions.
- Coordinate annual sealift planning, procurement, logistics, receiving, warehouse capacity and critical stock controls.
- Provide guidance on the Purchasing By-law, competitive bidding, procurement ethics, legislation, financial controls and risk.
- Lead procurement and inventory systems, reporting and process improvements in collaboration with internal departments, senior management, vendors and external partners.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- 5–7 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, contracting or inventory management, plus 2–5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, competitive bidding, public-sector procurement standards, inventory controls, audits and warehouse operations.
- Ability to develop procurement documents, evaluation frameworks and contracts, with strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, procurement and inventory systems. A professional designation such as SCMP, CPPB or CPPO is preferred.
- Valid Nunavut Class 5 Driver’s Licence, acceptable Driver’s Abstract, Criminal Records Check, and ability to obtain First Aid/CPR.
- Public-sector procurement, ERP systems, northern logistics, sealift, Inuktitut and/or French are assets.
If you are an experienced procurement, supply chain or inventory-management professional who enjoys leading people, strengthening systems and solving complex operational challenges, we welcome your application.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The manager will lead procurement, contracting, inventory control, and warehouse operations while supervising staff and developing procurement strategies. They are responsible for managing high-value contracts, overseeing sealift logistics, and ensuring compliance with financial and procurement regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a post-secondary degree in Business, Public Administration, or Supply Chain Management, along with 5–7 years of progressive experience in procurement or inventory management. Strong knowledge of public-sector procurement legislation, competitive bidding, and warehouse operations is required, with professional certifications preferred.
Skills
- Procurement
- Supply chain management
- Inventory control
- Warehouse operations
- Contract management
- Logistics
- Staff leadership
- Financial controls
- Risk management
- Data integrity
- Strategic planning
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Public-sector procurement
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Settlement allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Government & Public Sector
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
Keywords
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Control
- Warehouse Operations
- Contracting
- Sealift
- Logistics
- RFP
- RFQ
- Tenders
- Public-sector procurement
- Financial Controls
- Risk Management
- ERP Systems
- SCMP
- CPPB
- CPPO
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Commerce
- Inventory Audits
- Data Integrity
- Purchasing By-law
- Competitive Bidding
- Procurement Ethics
- Staff Leadership
- Operational Focus
- Engineering
- Construction
- Northern Logistics