Supply Chain Manager Procurement and Supplier Quality

Overview

Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together. At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve. If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here.

Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.

We are currently hiring for a Supply Chain Manager responsible for Procurement and Supplier Quality. As a leader in Supply Chain Management (SCM), you will guide a team of Buyers and Commodity Specialists in executing a unified procurement strategy that supports manufacturing, programs, and key business objectives. You will coordinate procurement and supplier quality activities, to ensure efficient material and service acquisition while proactively identifying opportunities and mitigating risks through data-driven analysis and proactive quality management.

Your ability to translate complex issues into actionable solutions will drive supplier performance improvements in quality, delivery, and cost. Clear communication and collaboration will be key, as you will align SCM priorities with business objectives, fostering strong relationships with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and strategic suppliers.

• Lead a team of Buyers and Commodity Specialists who support Procurement, Quality and Technical activities.
• Ensure adequate communication of strategy, progress, and priorities to facilitate alignment of efforts, understanding and accountability.
• Manage all activities necessary to ensure the delivery of quality material at the right time and cost for Manufacturing and service procurement requirements of internal customers.
• Manage all activities necessary to successfully support the material and service procurement requirements of internal customers, primarily Manufacturing.
• Provide focal review of SCM advanced planning and consolidation of forecast from revenue-down and proposal/project activity upward.
• Manage the activities related to Supplier quality and technical support which may include non-conforming material disposition and execution, Supplier root cause and corrective action, Audit Planning and execution, Supplier Segmentation, and Performance management.
• Development of product cost and supply roadmap that considers total business need and commonality across programs and future opportunities.
• Support quality certification audits.
• Supports the identification, benchmarking, and development of key suppliers.
• Analytical approach to understanding trends to predict future opportunity and or risk.
• Ability to develop effective metrics.
• Lead resolution of supplier performance, including crisis management, regarding Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• The ability to conceptualize complex issues and translate them to executable steps for quick resolution.
• Responsible to identifying risk, assess impact, and develop mitigation strategies.
• The ability to defuse demanding situations.
• Building effective working relationships with senior management, internal customers, external customers, and strategic suppliers.
• Ensures cross functional group alignment.
• Developing and managing data with the intention of LLM innovation.
• Strict adherence to ISO/AS9100 purchasing requirements as well as all laws (procurement, contract, export, etc.) and corporate policies.

• University degree (Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or Engineering).
• PMI, CPIM and/or SCMP Certification.
• 10+ years experience in a high technology, defense, government or manufacturing environment.
• Preferred experience in a military production environment.
• Knowledge of AS9100D and or ISO 9001.
• Experienced in:
  Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel), ERP Systems, Power BI, etc.
• Program/Project Management skills or experience, proven ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods…