Supply Chain Manager Procurement and Supplier Quality
Job in
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
General Dynamics UK
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-14
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Management, Operations Manager, Procurement / Purchasing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Company Description
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.
Job Description
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.
More about your day to day:
Lead a team of Buyer's and Commodity Specialists who support Procurement, Quality and Technical activities.Ensures 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.Provides 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 suppliersEnsures 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.Qualifications
University degree (Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or Engineering)PMI, CPIM and/or SCMP Certification10 + years experience in a high technology, defense, government or manufacturing environmentPreferred experience in a military production environmentKnowledge of AS9100D and or ISO 9001Experienced 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 skillsIt is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the…
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