Associate Procurement Specialist, River Class Destroyer

• Perform requisite research & analysis to develop an optimal sourcing strategy across the assigned portfolio.
  
• Execute stakeholder management activities to ensure accurate, timely, and clear advice is provided to the business to support progress & schedule adherence.
  
• Perform full life cycle supplier management activities including all pre-qualification, supplier engagement, supplier negotiations, supplier performance management ensuring on time material delivery and IMS schedule adherence.
  
• Develop & implement Requests for Information and Request for Proposal, managing these sourcing events to meet cost management and scheduling expectations.
  
• Perform full suite contract management activities for assigned portfolio including contract preparation, executive briefings, participate and/or lead negotiations, and post award contract administration.
  
• Fulfill Purchase Order management requirements including invoice review/attestation in order to ensure first time match invoice management.

• Education: Post secondary education in a relevant discipline.
  
• Experience: 0-2 years' relevant experience.
  
• Introductory knowledge of end-to-end supply chain, procurement activities generally.
  
• Demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks, generally achieved over 0-2 years of relevant experience.
  
• Demonstrated ability to analyze & synthesize large amounts of information with high attention to detail.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS office suite.
  
• Organization skills.
  
• Interpersonal skills, and clear communication skills.
  
• Time management & prioritization skills.
  

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).