Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager
Location: Port Hope, ON (Hybrid)Company: Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL)Employment Type: 2-Year Contract (Potential 1-Year Extension)Hours: 37.5 Hours/WeekStart Date: ASAP (2026)Rate: $80 - $120/hour (Based on Experience)Travel: Occasional travel as required. No per diem or expenses for work performed in Port Hope.
About the Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced Manager, Supply Chain to join the team at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in Port Hope, Ontario. This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing procurement, contracting, and supply chain management activities supporting major environmental remediation and capital projects.Reporting functionally to the Director, Supply Chain, you will provide strategic leadership across high-value procurement initiatives, contract negotiations, supplier relationships, and commercial risk management while supporting complex programs within a highly regulated environment.This opportunity is ideal for an experienced supply chain professional with extensive experience managing large-scale procurement activities, EPC projects, and complex commercial contracts.
Responsibilities

Lead all procurement, contracting, and supply chain activities within an assigned portfolio.Develop and execute strategic sourcing and procurement strategies supporting major capital projects.Oversee the complete procurement lifecycle, including:

Supplier qualificationRFP development and evaluationContract negotiationsContract awardPost-award contract administration
Lead negotiations for high-value and high-risk commercial agreements.Develop long-term strategic supplier relationships while improving supplier performance.Provide commercial leadership and guidance to project managers, legal advisors, and technical stakeholders.Ensure compliance with CNL policies, Canadian procurement legislation, and commercial best practices.Manage complex contract claims, dispute resolution, mediation, and commercial negotiations.Lead and mentor Supply Chain personnel while managing departmental budgets, planning, and resource allocation.Support portfolio planning and contribute to strategic business initiatives.Present commercial recommendations and procurement strategies to senior leadership.Foster collaboration across internal stakeholders including Engineering, Legal, Project Management, Finance, and Executive Leadership.

Required Qualifications
Education

Bachelor's Degree in:

BusinessCommerceEconomicsLawBusiness Managementor a related discipline

Professional certifications considered an asset:
SCMP / PMACPMPSCMAOEquivalent procurement or project management certifications

Required Experience

10+ years of progressive experience in:

Supply Chain ManagementProcurementStrategic SourcingContract Management
Extensive experience negotiating high-value commercial contracts.Strong experience with Target Cost Contracts.Experience managing complex multi-million-dollar procurement programs.Strong knowledge of:

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)Contract lifecycle managementEPC projectsDesign-BuildDesign-Bid-BuildMajor capital project procurement
Experience leading commercial negotiations and contract dispute resolution.Experience managing supplier performance and strategic partnerships.Previous leadership or people management experience.

Preferred Experience

Nuclear industry experienceEnvironmental remediation projectsOther highly regulated industries (energy, utilities, infrastructure, mining, oil & gas, aerospace, defence, etc.)Experience working with legal teams on complex commercial agreementsPublic sector or Crown Corporation procurement experience

Key Skills

Commercial Contract NegotiationStrategic ProcurementSupply Chain LeadershipProcurement StrategyContract LawCanadian Competitive Bidding ProcessesClaims ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipStakeholder ManagementConflict ResolutionCommunication & Presentation SkillsBusiness AcumenCritical Thinking & Decision Making

What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong commercial and contractual judgement.Proven leadership in managing complex procurement organizations.Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills.Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced project environments.High ethical standards and commitment to procurement best practices.Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.Confidence working with executives, project teams, legal counsel, and external suppliers.

Work Environment

Hybrid work arrangement based in Port Hope, Ontario37.5-hour work weekOccasional travel as requiredSome site visits requiring appropriate PPE and adherence to nuclear safety protocolsWork may occasionally require flexibility beyond standard business hours to support project priorities