Responsable des sous-traitants/Subcontracts Lead
- Québec, QC
- On-site
- Posted Sep 9, 2026
- 1 position
Opens an external site
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Apply by
- Sep 9, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Subcontract Manager will develop and implement supply chain strategies while negotiating and managing complex contracts for products and materials. They are responsible for maintaining vendor databases, evaluating performance through KPIs, and resolving contractual issues with subcontractors.
Job details
Overview Are you an expert negotiator with a passion for strategic partnerships? As a Subcontract Manager, you will negotiate and manage subcontract terms and conditions for products and materials within one district or division. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to drive successful outcomes. Apply now and transform your career with us. What you will be doing Créer, maintenir et mettre à jour régulièrement la base de données des fournisseurs. Développer et mettre en œuvre des stratégies globales de chaîne d’approvisionnement alignées sur les objectifs des projets. Définir et appliquer des indicateurs de performance clés (KPI) pour évaluer la performance des fournisseurs sur les projets en cours. Organiser et animer des réunions régulières avec les principaux sous-traitants et fournisseurs pour assurer l’alignement et la performance. Appuyer les équipes des achats et de l’estimation dans la préparation et l’émission des demandes de prix (DP). Identifier, évaluer et qualifier de nouveaux fournisseurs pour renforcer le réseau de la chaîne d’approvisionnement. Revoir, adapter et personnaliser les gabarits de contrats de sous-traitance et de fourniture selon les exigences spécifiques des projets. Contribuer au développement de modèles et de pratiques exemplaires pour les achats à l’échelle de l’entreprise. Assister dans la négociation de contrats à haut risque ou complexes afin d’obtenir des conditions favorables et réduire les risques. Résoudre les problèmes contractuels complexes, litigieux ou escaladés avec les fournisseurs ou sous-traitants. Négocier et mettre en place des ententes-cadres spécifiques avec les fournisseurs pour simplifier les engagements futurs. Établir et entretenir des relations solides et durables avec les sous-traitants et les fournisseurs. Collaborer avec le département de la machinerie pour répondre aux besoins en approvisionnement en équipements. Create, maintain, and regularly update the vendor database. Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies aligned with project goals. Define and apply key supply chain KPIs to evaluate vendor performance across active projects. Organize and lead regular meetings with key subcontractors and suppliers to ensure alignment and performance. Support procurement and estimating teams in preparing and issuing requests for quotes (RFQs). Identify, assess, and qualify new vendors to expand and strengthen the supply chain network. Review, adapt, and tailor subcontract and supply contract templates to meet specific project requirements. Contribute to the development of company-wide procurement templates and best practices. Assist in negotiating high-risk or complex contracts to ensure favorable terms and risk mitigation. Resolve escalated, disputed, or complex contractual issues with vendors or subcontractors. Negotiate and establish supplier-specific framework agreements to streamline future engagements. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with subcontractors and suppliers. Collaborate with the Machinery Department to support equipment procurement needs. What we are looking for Baccalauréat en ingénierie, en sciences, en commerce ou en économie De 5 à 10 ans d’expérience en gestion des achats de sous-traitants dans le cadre de travaux civils lourds et de bâtiments Une expérience, une familiarité et un réseau existant avec les principaux fournisseurs et sous-traitants locaux au Québec constituent un atout Expérience pratique des processus, méthodes et pratiques d’approvisionnement, de l’administration des contrats ainsi que des principes de comptabilité et d’ordonnancement Solides compétences en informatique, notamment avec la suite MS Office et les logiciels spécialisés en approvisionnement Excellentes aptitudes interpersonnelles, de communication verbale et écrite, ainsi que la capacité à coordonner les efforts d'une équipe pour atteindre les objectifs La maîtrise de l'anglais et du français est exigée Capacité à travailler de manière productive avec une supervision minimale Disponibilité pour se déplacer afin de surveiller la performance, la production et les échéanciers des fournisseurs, au besoin Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science/Commerce or Economics 5-10 years of experience as Subcontractor Procurement Management in heavy civil works & buildings Experience, familiarity, and existing relationship with major local suppliers and subcontractors in Quebec would be an asset Practical experience of procurement processes, methods, practices, and contract administration as well as accounting and scheduling principles Strong computer skills, specifically with MS Office and specialized procurement software Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate the efforts of others to accomplish objectives Fluency in both French and English is required Ability to work productively with nominal supervision Availability to travel to monitor supplier’s performance, production and schedules as needed Why work for us Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are: Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Program We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer. 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What you’ll do
The Subcontract Manager will develop and implement supply chain strategies while negotiating and managing complex contracts for products and materials. They are responsible for maintaining vendor databases, evaluating performance through KPIs, and resolving contractual issues with subcontractors.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, science, commerce, or economics with 5 to 10 years of experience in subcontract procurement for heavy civil works. Fluency in both English and French is required, along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to travel as needed.
Benefits
• Comprehensive compensation package • Paid time off program • 401(k)/RRSP • Medical insurance • Extended health care • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Wellness benefits • Employee assistance program • Tuition reimbursement program
Listed skills
- MS-Office · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- scheduling · Preferred
- Procurement · Preferred
- Contract Negotiation · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Subcontract management
- Procurement
- Contract negotiation
- Supply chain strategy
- Vendor management
- KPI analysis
- Contract administration
- Heavy civil works
- Construction
- Scheduling
- Accounting principles
- MS Office
- Procurement software
- Communication
- Relationship management
- Risk mitigation
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Request For Quotation (RFQ)
- Supply Chain Network
- Supply Chain
- Time Off Management
- Bilingual (French/English)
- Risk Mitigation
- Accounting
- Computer Literacy
- Contract Management
- Economics
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Machinery
- Procurement Management
- Procurement Software
- Strategic Partnership
- Subcontracting
- Supplier Performance Management
Job areas
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
- Subcontract Administrator
- Government / Defense Contracts Manager
- Buyers
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents
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