Supply Chain Manager
Aston CarterSupply Chain Manager
About the Company
Our client designs and builds modular data center infrastructure for AI and high-performance computing. Their factory-built system combines power, cooling and compute in one unit, and they sell to neo-cloud, enterprise and hyperscale customers. They have manufacturing sites in Canada and the U.S. and are growing quickly, with several large projects heading t
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oward delivery. They need a Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement and own the material plan, from the bill of materials through to delivery on the shop floor. Long-lead equipment takes anywhere from 6 to 20 weeks to arrive, and your job is to make sure it shows up when production needs it, without paying for air freight. You'll lead the procurement team and stay hands-on. The leadership group is small and moves fast, so you'll have a real say in how things get done. The business is growing, and the scope of the role will grow with it.
What You'll Do
• Lead the procurement team as a working manager. You'll set priorities and standards, and get into the day-to-day where it helps.
• Own the project supply chain plan, from engineering BOMs through POs, expediting and receipt, in line with the project schedule.
• Manage procurement of long-lead equipment such as switchgear, transformers, battery storage, busway, chillers, pumps and air handlers (CRAH units).
• Build and maintain the procurement schedule, track lead times and flag risks to the project team early.
• Run supplier selection, RFQs, bid comparisons and negotiations on price, terms and delivery. Support terms and conditions reviews.
• Negotiate large-volume agreements and inventory/supply arrangements, including volume discounts and stock-and-draw. Renegotiate existing supplier contracts where there's value.
• Manage an established global supply base, including overseas vendors (particularly in Asia), alongside team members who already support those relationships.
• Expedite vendors and coordinate inspections, factory testing and quality documentation (UL, certifications, data books).
• Coordinate inbound logistics, including cross-border shipments between Canada and the U.S. (customs, Incoterms, freight), and make the calls that avoid air freight.
• Track material spend against the project budget and support change orders, forecasting and cost reporting.
• Work with engineering, production, project management and finance to fix shortages and keep production moving.
• Set up the processes, KPIs and reporting the team will need as the company takes on more projects.
• Report status, risks and recovery plans to operations leadership.
Work Environment
• Fully on-site. The team works in the building together.
• Minimal travel, mostly occasional supplier site visits for technical validation.
• Fast-paced, with large projects and tight timelines. They're looking for someone ambitious and adaptable who wants to grow with the company.
Qualifications:
• 5+ years in supply chain or procurement.
• 3+ years engineered-to-order or project manufacturing experience (modular fabrication, electrical equipment, EPC or industrial construction)
• 1+ years leading a procurement or supply chain team as a working manager.
• 3 + years sourcing/RFP, negotiation and contracting, including large-volume pricing and inventory/supply arrangements (e.g., stock and draw).
Nice to have:
• Familiarity with overseas vendors, especially in Asia and China
• Cross-border CanadaU.S. logistics and trade compliance experience
• Experience at a large-scale company, with full-cycle procurement exposure
• Data center, mission-critical or power infrastructure project experience
• Experience scaling procurement processes in a high-growth or mid-sized manufacturer
• PMP, CSCP, SCMP or similar certification
SOFT SKILLS
• Ambitious and adaptable
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of work
• Open to new approaches
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Acheson, AB.
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