Supply Chain Manager

Who we are? The Primary Construction Team consists of ACCIONA Infrastructure Canada Inc. (ACCIONA) and Amico Major Projects Inc. (Amico), as Trillium Guideway Partners (TGP). What is the project? The Ontario Line (“OL”) is a fully integrated, stand-alone, rapid transit system that connects Ontario Science Centre to the Exhibition and Ontario Place grounds. The Northern Civil, Stations and Tunnel (“NC”) project consist of approximately 7 kms of underground subway and elevated guideway, with stations along the segment providing connections to surface bus and streetcar routes. The NC project has been divided into two main progressive design-build contracts: (1) the Elevated Guideways and Stations Contract (“EGS”) and the Pape Tunnel and Underground Station Contract (“PTUS”), with supporting Early Works. What is the Opportunity? The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and supporting a team of Buyers and Logistics personnel for all phases of the Ontario Line Elevated Guideway and Stations project. You have experience working in a construction environment, leading a diverse team and possesses technical proficiency, commercial acumen and strong knowledge of procurement, materials management and logistics policies and procedures. You will lead and coordinate the development and rollout of the Project’s procurement, materials management and logistics plans and processes, including procurement of goods, services, cost savings initiatives, expediting and logistics coordination. Reporting to the Procurement Lead, the role involves working closely with the Client and other project departments and stakeholders to ensure that the performed activities are aligned with business objectives and meet organizational needs. You are highly proficient in advising and communicating with Project teams, leaders, and stakeholders on procurement, materials management and logistic related matters. Responsibilities Play a key role in establishing and maintaining the Project’s procurement, materials management and logistics program, systems, policies, plans, process, templates and organization required to effectively and efficiently procure goods and services for the business. Ensure that all procurement activities comply with company policies, plans and processes including legal and regulatory requirements. Hands on with daily procurement, materials management and logistics activities. Review and approve tenders, recommendations and awards prepared by the team before submission to the Client as required. Accountable for timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services for the Project’s business needs. Accountable for coordinating timely movement and delivery of supplies, equipment and materials throughout and to the project site. Responsible for leading and coordinating discussions with the Project stakeholders and the Client to develop and rollout project wide procurement/materials management/logistic plans, processes, KPIs and initiatives. Responsible for continuously improving the processes by implementing best practices, leveraging technology, and streamlining processes. Identify and manage procurement, expediting and logistics risks to ensure that the Project’s interests are protected. This includes assessing vendor risk, establishing expending levels, developing risk mitigation strategies, and implementing controls to minimize risk. Negotiate key contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure favorable terms and conditions for the Project. Ensure supplier performance is monitored and resolve any issues or disputes that may arise while developing and maintaining relationships to ensure ongoing availability of goods and services. Monitor market trends and identify opportunities to optimize processes and reduce costs. Responsible for establishing and managing a team and providing overall strategic direction on procurement, expediting and logistic related activities while providing leadership, guidance and support to ensure the team…

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