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<a href="https://www.babcockinternational.com/"><img alt="" src="https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/C0020126214P/_logo_Babcock_BLUE_Logo_header.png"></a> Subcontracts Manager (Temporary 18 months) Victoria, BC or Ottawa, ON Expected Salary $67,021 to $87,965 To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package. What You Do Here Matters In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important. Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets. Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa. Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’ Be Part of Something Big. Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication. Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.</li> </ul> We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: <a href="https://sp-caje.babcockinternational.com/sites/corp-hmrs/HRPublicDocuments/Recruitment/www.babcockcanada.com">babcockcanada.com</a>. In this role, you will: Contract Formation: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Be responsible for sourcing, negotiating and awarding Subcontracts for Marine Sector, ranging from Technical Services, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and more.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Evaluate opportunities to utilise and establish Standing Offer Agreements or other procurement mechanisms to facilitate efficient contracting and delivery.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Work in collaboration with Project Managers to develop Work Packages, Statements of Work (SOW), Supplier Performance Measures and managing workflows through the approval process.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Analyse supplier proposals, utilize source selection techniques (best value, total cost of ownership, etc.), establish negotiation and identify supplier risks/opportunities.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Provide updates for weekly Subcontract meetings.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Support Commercial Team to ensure complete flow down of Prime Contract requirements into appropriate Subcontract terms and conditions.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ensure all subcontracts meet relevant Babcock Canada Commercial, Security and Health & Safety policies and procedures.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Work closely with the broader Procurement & Supply Chain Team to support supply chain strategies and initiatives. </li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Work closely with export compliance personnel to ensure subcontractor compliance with all relevant export regulations.</li> </ul> Contract Administration: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Act as the primary liaison with the Subcontractor, including conducting on-site and off-site meetings as required.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Conduct subcontractor on-site meetings.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Work closely with the Project Management Team to ensure the Subcontractor is compliant with security requirements, working within the SOW and staying on schedule.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Resolve Subcontractor issues through continuous improvement approach.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Manage supplier performance to cost, schedule, quality, technical and contractual requirements.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Identify cost savings over the life of the contract to ensure that we are providing our customers with best value.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Grow supplier relationships to ensure continued or improved performance levels are achieved.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ensure that supplier’s invoices are reviewed and processed in a timely and efficient manner.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Be responsible for reporting and achieving program milestones including but not limited to cost, schedule, and quality.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintain change order requests.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Perform Supplier Relationship Management Program as directed by Manager of Subcontracts.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Perform other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> The ideal candidate brings: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">4-8 years of experience preferably in complex engineering environment.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">A Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, or degree/diploma in a related field or a combination of relevant years of experience and education. </li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Knowledge of commercial business practices and experience working with third party suppliers.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Experience sourcing, negotiating target rates, and awarding subcontracts for technical services.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Team player attitude with leadership skills.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to use MS Project and the suite of MS Office. </li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Technical, Technologist or Trades Experience is desirable.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Preferred experience in Marine, Aviation, Defence or Public Works projects </li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Program or Project Management skills would be an asset.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">IACCM, APICS, CPSM, CSCP, SCMA or other Certification is an asset.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Eligibility for Canadian Secret Security, Controlled Goods, and ITAR Clearances</li> </ul> Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you. Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples. This posting is for an existing vacancy Applicants, please apply online at <a href="https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/">https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/</a> Babcock is the UK's leading engineering support services organisation employing 35,000 people across the world. Babcock offers a hugely diverse number of career options. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfy7Mc4Tf_Y&list=PL0y1h_aTmqPXW2qIh_0MCWtqFqvueuHz4&index=1" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfy7Mc4Tf_Y&list=PL0y1h_aTmqPXW2qIh_0MCWtqFqvueuHz4&index=1">Find out more about Babcock on YouTube</a>

Subcontract Manager (18-Month Fixed Term) (Victoria, British Columbia, CA, V8Z 0B9)