What You Will Be Working On

Leadership

• Lead and develop a sizable Supply Chain Management team with multiple direct reports promoting safe ethical data-driven and high-performance practices aligned with company objectives.
• Provide guidance coaching and training on strategic sourcing procurement governance supplier management and digital best practices.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with operations estimating design finance legal and project teams to support effective decision-making and execution.

Supply Chain Management

• Plan and oversee sourcing procurement subcontracting materials management and supplier performance activities across mission-critical data center projects.
• Support pre-award and post-award activities including bid strategy supplier qualification contract review risk identification scope alignment procurement planning compliance monitoring and issue resolution across engineering Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) equipment logistics commissioning and construction scopes.
• Responsible for maintaining continuous and informed engagement with the OEM supply chain for typical Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) packages including direct coordination as required while also overseeing the broader OEM market to ensure up-to-date knowledge of indicative pricing and lead times
• Lead critical-path and long-lead procurement planning for highly technical and mission-critical equipment and materials with a focus on supplier capacity manufacturing visibility expediting and supply continuity.
• Analyze spend demand forecasts inventory requirements vendor utilization and market conditions to improve supply continuity cost control schedule certainty and commercial outcomes.
• Drive digital enablement through dashboards reporting master data discipline workflow improvements and adoption of modern procurement and analytics tools.

Purchasing & National Supply Chain Collaboration

• Develop and execute procurement strategies procurement plans and vendor approaches that align with divisional priorities and project delivery requirements including large-spend procurement for highly technical and mission-critical equipment materials and components.
• Lead complex negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors ensuring appropriate commercial terms service levels performance metrics and risk mitigation.
• Work closely with the National Supply Chain team to leverage existing national agreements preferred vendor programs strategic sourcing initiatives and enterprise procurement tools at the project and regional level.
• Support supplier diversity and Indigenous procurement objectives where applicable.

What We Are Looking For

• 15 years of progressive supply chain procurement contract management commercial leadership experience including significant experience leading large teams on large complex industrial/commercial/mission critical projects.
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Business Commerce Engineering Construction Management Economics or a related discipline; SCMP or equivalent professional designation is strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing contract strategy supplier performance management procurement governance and commercial risk mitigation.
• Demonstrated success leading large-spend procurement initiatives for highly technical engineered long-lead and industrial/commercial/mission critical equipment materials and subcontracted scopes.
• Extensive experience supporting industrial construction and/or mission-critical infrastructure with a strong understanding of schedule sensitivity supply continuity quality assurance vendor capacity risk and integrated multi-discipline project delivery.
• Ability to support procurement strategy across engineering MEP equipment logistics commissioning and construction scopes within highly integrated fast-track project environments.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to advise senior leadership on sourcing strategy commercial exposure market conditions procurement risk and performance improvement opportunities.
• Advanced analytical and digital capability including expert-level use of Microsoft Excel Power BI PowerPoint Word Outlook SharePoint and Visio along with strong proficiency in ERP procurement and master data platforms such as Viewpoint SAP Coupa and related systems.
• Strong working knowledge of AI-enabled productivity reporting and decision-support tools including Microsoft Copilot or similar platforms with the ability to apply digital tools to forecasting workflow automation document review analytics and operational insight generation.
• Highly developed negotiation stakeholder management communication and change leadership skills with the judgment and credibility to influence outcomes across operations finance legal design engineering and executive leadership.
• Proven ability to build scalable processes mentor high-performing teams and translate complex operational and commercial data into actionable insights dashboards and executive-ready recommendations.

For Those Who Seek to Redefine

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people where human potential meets vision and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canadas skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

What We Believe In

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

At Bird we value Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen learn and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included seen and have a sense of belonging is core to Birds culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work fostering an environment of continuous learning and never compromising on our values.