Subcontracts Manager - Aviation (Permanent)

Vancouver, BC / Victoria, BC 

 

Expected Salary: $65,514 to $98,271

 

Underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, asset management, and specialist training, Babcock International works with customers around the world to improve the capability, reliability, and availability of their most critical assets within the key market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear.

 

In Canada, Babcock works in the Marine sector, where our teams provide critical and complex support to Canada’s submarine fleet. Our Canadian team is proud to be trusted to deliver key naval in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy. We also operate in the Aviation sector, where Babcock ensures that the aircrew trainees of our partner nations receive the world’s best flying training. We deliver vital aerial emergency services and are proud to have been selected by the Government of Manitoba to deliver their wildfire suppression services, as well as key components of their critical air ambulance services.

 

Whether it is providing technical training instruction, developing training materials or maintaining critical training assets, Babcock is trusted by its customers to deliver world-class training solutions.

 

Babcock’s Purpose is to create a safe and secure world, together. Our Principles create the foundation for how we will do this. They keep us on the right course, unify the way we work and guide us towards success. By thinking, connecting, and acting in line with these Principles, we’ll deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. Collectively at Babcock, our employees embody the Principles that help make us great at what we do:

Challenge the status quo, Be Curious, and ask, ‘how might we?’ Whenever measuring success, Think: Outcomes and positive impacts. Be Kind to ourselves, each other, and our planet. Babcock employees Collaborate – we are greater than the sum of our parts, Be Courageous – be brave, ambitious, and determined. Everyone has a part to play - Own and Deliver to be successful.

 

Babcock is grateful to work on the traditional territories of many Nations across Canada. Babcock respects the special relationship that the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis have with the land and recognizes that we are privileged to use and share this land. Babcock is committed to being a good neighbor, ensuring that we are positively contributing to society’s progress and building meaningful and mutually beneficial relations with Indigenous peoples, businesses, and communities.

 

We encourage you to explore our Babcock Canada website to learn more about us at www.babcockcanada.com.

 

 

In this role, you will:

 

Contract Formation:

Be responsible for sourcing, negotiating and awarding Subcontracts for the Aviation Sector from Technical Services to Manufacturing, Infrastructure and more. Evaluate opportunities to utilise and establish Standing Offer Agreements or other procurement mechanisms to facilitate efficient contracting and delivery. Work in collaboration with Project Managers to develop Statements of Work (SOW), Supplier Performance Measures and managing workflows through the approval process. Analyse supplier proposals, utilize source selection techniques (best value, total cost of ownership, etc.), establish negotiation and identify supplier risks/opportunities. Provide updates for weekly Subcontract meetings. Support the Commercial Team to ensure complete flow down of Contract requirements into appropriate Subcontract terms and conditions. Ensure all subcontracts meet relevant Babcock Canada Commercial, Security and Health & Safety policies and procedures. Work closely with the broader Procurement & Supply Chain Team to support supply chain strategies and initiatives. Work closely with export compliance personnel to ensure subcontractor compliance with all relevant export regulations.

 

Contract Administration:

Act as the primary liaison with the Subcontractor, including conducting on-site and off-site meetings as required. Conduct subcontractor on-site meetings. Work closely with broader Babcock Canada teams to ensure the subcontractor is compliant with security requirements, working within the SOW and staying on schedule. Resolve Subcontractor issues through continuous improvement approaches. Manage supplier performance to cost, delivery/schedule, quality, technical and contractual requirements. Provide cost savings through negotiations to optimise value. Grow supplier relationships to ensure continued or improved performance levels are achieved. Ensure that supplier’s invoices are reviewed and processed in a timely and efficient manner Be responsible for reporting and achieving program milestones including but not limited to cost, schedule, and quality. Maintain change order requests. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

The ideal candidate brings:

4-8 years of experience preferably in complex engineering environment. A Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, or degree/diploma in a related field or a combination of relevant years of experience and education.  Knowledge of commercial business practices and experience working with third party suppliers. Experience sourcing, negotiating target rates, and awarding subcontracts for technical services. Program or Project Management skills. Team player with leadership skills. Ability to use MS Project and the suite of MS Office. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Preferred experience in Aviation, Defence or Public Works projects IACCM, APICS, CPSM, CSCP, SCMA or other Certification is an asset. Eligibility for Canadian Secret Security, Controlled Goods, and ITAR Clearances.

 

Babcock Canada supports the safety and wellbeing of our employees through the following programs:

Contributions towards an employee’s physical and mental health Wellness days Supportive work life balance: flexible work schedule and competitive annual vacation time off Comprehensive health and dental benefits Pregnancy and Parental Leave top-up available Employer matching of employee retirement contribution Employee recognition and bonus programs Support of professional development and reimbursement of membership dues Relocation assistance for individuals and families

 

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

 

Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/