Technical Procurement Specialist

International Submarine Engineering

Location: Port Coquitlam, BC

Workplace: Onsite

Career Opportunity

ISE is seeking a Technical Procurement Specialist to join our team!

Reporting to the Director of Procurement and Quality, the Technical Procurement Specialist sources and purchases specialized equipment, materials, and services for customer products. With strategic and technical expertise in marine products and systems, they collaborate with project teams, engineers and technologists to purchase highly technical materials and COTS components. If you're someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building strong supplier partnerships, and working closely with engineering teams to bring innovative solutions to life, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead procurement for projects and large multi-year programs by obtaining quotes for specialized items, create purchase requests, generate and update purchase orders, and identify shortages and expedite, as required.

Manage the procurement implications to ensure configuration management while dealing with engineering material/product change requests.

Support strategic procurement for components by developing a sustainable, competent, and cost-effective supplier base.

Support Quality Assurance by conducting technical vendor assessments to understand proponents’ capabilities, capacity, and develop new suppliers to meet future procurement requirements.

Using technical expertise, review drawings and BOMs to assess critical features in the design (eg. Interface control).

Conduct source inspections to validate conformance of goods at the appropriate phase of manufacturing.

Evaluate risk, prepare forecasts, scenarios and other factors concerning the project suppliers, establish reports, and present continuous improvement recommendations.

Leverage the organizational buying power to optimize costs, access new suppliers, reduce lead times, and ensure compliant articles.

Work with various departments to develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential suppliers.

Act as a liaison with suppliers regarding Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).

Work with the various stakeholders to identify and address discrepancies and initiate PO changes as required.

Develop and maintain an approved supplier list including the supplier evaluation schedule and requirements

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in Mechanical Design, Engineering, Oceans Technology, Supply Chain Management, or relevant career experience.

Minimum five (5) years of progressive technical mechanical design/engineering experience.

Minimum two (2) years procuring and sourcing specialized materials and services.

Knowledge and experience with Canada’s Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy, trade agreements and various procurement strategies/approaches.

Ability to obtain Canadian Government Security (Reliability) and Controlled Goods clearances.

Must hold a valid drivers licence and be eligible to obtain a passport.

Ability to reliably commute to the workplace.

Competencies

• •Critical Thinking –
• Demonstrate critical thinking, sound judgement, and resourcefulness in your approach to solving complex problems.

Detail Oriented – Demonstrate ability and desire to work on highly detailed information and tasks; translate detailed information into report summaries tailored to intended audience.

Problem Solving – Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills. Identify challenges and collaboration to create viable solutions; anticipate risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Communication – Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills. Proactively communicate and listen respectfully, building trust and credibility with team members, management, suppliers and stakeholders.

Organization and Time Management – The ability to effectively prioritize projects, tasks, resources, and deadlines; demonstrate effective time management skills by prioritizing, delegating and monitoring progress and performance.

Security Requirements

All candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security clearances.

About Us

For over 50 years, International Submarine Engineering (ISE) has been a world leader in the production of manned and unmanned underwater vehicles.

ISE offers a workplace where you will have an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology from concept to delivery. We design, engineer and manufacture state-of-the-art subsea vehicles. Simply put - we make cool and innovative technology.

We place great emphasis on developing equipment to meet the specific requirements of each clients’ unique mission. ISE’s highly skilled team produce reliable, customized and mission-driven vehicles that that exceed customer expectations.

Are you passionate about the ocean sector and innovative, advanced technology that makes deep‑sea exploration possible? If so, we’d love to connect with you!

Total Rewards

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and long-term success. It includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and programs that recognize and reward your contributions.

We offer:

Competitive salary based on experience

Work-life balance with core hours

Paid time off

Employee-family assistance program

Comprehensive Extended Health Group plan benefits

Virtual healthcare

GRSP employer match plan

Corporate discounts and perks

Career development opportunities

Professional development and training

Free on-site parking

Free coffee/tea

Professional Development

ISE is committed to creating an environment where colleagues can thrive both professionally and personally, while advancing cutting edge underwater technology. You’ll engage in regular development and performance discussions with your manager, have access to an online learning platform, and benefit from mentoring programs designed to strengthen your skills and open doors to new opportunities in your field.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, opportunities for growth are equitable, and every colleague can reach their full potential. At ISE, we hire and develop talented individuals who drive innovation.

Accommodation

International Submarine Engineering is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as Black Canadian, racially visible, Indigenous persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. ISE will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you are a member of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

Apply Today

While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [email protected].