Supply Chain Manager
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager and/or the Project Controls Manager, the Supply Chain Manager leads supply chain strategy, procurement execution, and supplier performance in support of mission-critical data center projects. The role oversees pre-award and post-award supply chain activities, manages a sizable team with multiple direct reports, drives sourcing and contract optimization, improves reporting and digital workflows, and partners across estimating, engineering, design, operations, logistics, commissioning, finance, legal, and project teams to deliver cost, schedule, quality, and risk objectives in highly integrated, fast-track delivery environments.
This position is preferably based in Calgary, AB with consideration also given to candidates located in other major centers. Travel will be a required, as necessary to support operational requirements.
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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.
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Provide guidance, coaching, and training on strategic sourcing, procurement governance, supplier management, and digital best practices.
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Build strong cross-functional relationships with operations, estimating, design, finance, legal, and project teams to support effective decision-making and execution.
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Plan and oversee sourcing, procurement, subcontracting, materials management, and supplier performance activities across mission-critical data center projects.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Analyze spend, demand forecasts, inventory requirements, vendor utilization, and market conditions to improve supply continuity, cost control, schedule certainty, and commercial outcomes.
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Drive digital enablement through dashboards, reporting, master data discipline, workflow improvements, and adoption of modern procurement and analytics tools.
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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.
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Lead complex negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring appropriate commercial terms, service levels, performance metrics, and risk mitigation.
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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.
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Support supplier diversity and Indigenous procurement objectives where applicable.
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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.
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Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Engineering, Construction Management, Economics, or a related discipline; SCMP or equivalent professional designation is strongly preferred.
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Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, contract strategy, supplier performance management, procurement governance, and commercial risk mitigation.
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Demonstrated success leading large-spend procurement initiatives for highly technical, engineered, long-lead, and industrial/commercial/mission critical equipment, materials, and subcontracted scopes.
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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.
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Ability to support procurement strategy across engineering, MEP, equipment, logistics, commissioning, and construction scopes within highly integrated, fast-track project environments.
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Strong executive presence and the ability to advise senior leadership on sourcing strategy, commercial exposure, market conditions, procurement risk, and performance improvement opportunities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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 Canada’s 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.
A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
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.
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
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 Bird’s 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.
