Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Where Greatness Grows

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution.

Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy.

Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast.

Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible.

Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

We are a dynamic team of over 5,000 with a range of professions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird.

Every trajectory looks different. At Bird, you hold the pen, and you write your story. As you unlock your potential, you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.

Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners.

You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Operations, the Supply Chain Manager is responsible to oversee and actively manage the Supply Chain Management team, processes and procedures.

Working with respective Operations, Finance, Legal and Leadership to help establish and implement processes and procedures to ensure alignment of the overall organization’s strategic goals and strategies.

This position will be based in Edmonton AB.

What You Will Be Working On

• Oversee Supply Chain Management team, including hiring and employee development for direct reports
• Establish and lead a culture that encompasses the highest ethical standards, that is aligned with Bird’s corporate values;

demonstrate and ensure accountability, agility and innovation

• Build, motivate and retain a team capable of achieving the strategic plan including a high-performing culture of risk mitigation and project analytics
• Provide ongoing guidance, training and mentorship to the Supply Chain Management Team on strategic sourcing principles and purchasing best practices with a focus on increasing individual performance and maximizing potential cost savings and cost avoidance
• Collaborate with operating and corporate groups to manage, implement, and centralize procurement requirements, provide awareness of, and ensure adherence and commitment to, SCM policies and procedures that facilitate operational success in alignment with the one-company vision approach.
• Standardize processes through strategic sourcing principles and purchasing best practices in support of operational efficiency and cross sharing activities or coverage, while enabling improved reporting in support of the overall one-company strategy
• Develop and / or participate in the development of analytics, systems data management, metrics, reporting and training
• Manage the development and planning of procurement plans to ensure alignment with strategic sourcing initiatives while maximizing procurement efficiencies.
• Provide contracting and procurement expertise and advice to internal project teams / stakeholders and the Purchasing team
• Participate and support the National Supply Chain team in efforts related to national vendors, RFx, quarterly and annual reviews

Supply Chain Management - Pre-award

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for, but not limited to the following :

• To review, approve, and implement Supply Chain procedures
• Ensure the procedure is communicated throughout the organization
• Provide training for estimating and operations on supply chain requirements
• Assist in pre-tender contract review
• Assist as required in bid review
• Attend kick-off meetings
• Manage bids for material, equipment, and subcontracts over $X and / or high-risk scopes
• Provide contract exception clauses as required
• Assist in vendor selection
• Recommend mitigation strategies for high-risk third-party Scope of Work (SOW)
• Provide support and guidance as required on supplier bid packages
• Act as a liaison between Design and Estimating
• Assist estimators and project coordinators with creating material management plans
• Identify or assist with Subcontractor contract flow downs o) Pre-qualify new vendors or subcontractors
• Source qualified Indigenous vendors and subcontractors on bid packages, when possible
• Support the Indigenous Relations team with building new Indigenous service and supply partners
• Provide advice and guidance on incorporating Indigenous participation into procurement processes
• Champion the benefits and priority obligations of Indigenous procurement within Bird’s Indigenous Engagement Policy.

Supply Chain Management - Post Award

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for, but not limited to the following :

• To review, approve, and implement Supply Chain procedures
• Ensure competent personnel is assigned to perform the supply chain activities within the procedure
• Ensure the procedure is communicated throughout Bird
• Provide training to project staff on processes, and systems
• Ensure new projects set up procurement in an approved Bird system such as but not limited to Viewpoint
• Ensure supply chain activities are monitored and audited to obtain objective evidence of conformance or continual improvements is identified.
• Ensure awareness of the procedure requirements to all personnel involved in supply chain activities
• Provide supply chain / materials management duties on projects when assigned
• Provide support and guidance to mitigate any supply chain issues on project sites
• Support & coordinate with design, Indigenous Relations (IR), legal & project teams
• Assist estimators and project coordinators with creating material management plans

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years’ experience in a SCM role, and a minimum 5+ years in a leadership position
• Post-secondary education preferably in Business / Commerce, Economics, or a related university degree and / or an equivalent amount of SCM experience and training
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation considered an asset
• Extensive knowledge, and experience building end to end SCM processes and best practices, management systems, cross-enterprise and business strategy knowledge.
• Contract management experience : a thorough understanding of contract structure, commercial structures, terms and conditions and supplier performance metrics.
• Experience managing high value relationships with internal and external stakeholders and understanding of their objective and needs.
• Stakeholder management; establishes creditability and rapport with stakeholders
• Experience in an Industrial Construction industry considered an asset.
• Able to work and comply with all safety and environmental requirements in construction.
• Experience working with Executives and Senior Management to ensure effective communication, including timely appraisal of risk or performance issues;

with ability to understand and apply principles of dispute resolution and contract management.

• Demonstrated ability to align, lead and retain a high performing team to support organization’s strategic / operational goals, driven by results through excellent communication skills and streamlined decision making.
• Experience developing and providing training and applicable presentations, as well as program development.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Power BI, Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook); ERP (Viewpoint, MDM Semarchy) and SharePoint knowledge an asset.

Ability to travel (approximately 5%)

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

Bird celebrates diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.