Opportunities for Senior Procurement Specialists
JDIDartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posted January 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.
Job Description
Join our team as a Senior Procurement Specialist and play a pivotal role in the full lifecycle procurement of complex systems, equipment, and materials for the River Class Destroyer (RCD) program. This is a high-impact role in one of Canada’s most significant defense programs.
Requirements
- Lead procurement activities across a portfolio of high-value, critical packages
- Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to develop comprehensive sourcing strategies
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure procurement activities support project timelines and deliverables
- Oversee the full supplier lifecycle—from pre-qualification and onboarding to performance evaluation and relationship management
- Lead RFI/RFP development, supplier negotiations, contract preparation, and post-award administration
- Monitor safety, delivery, and quality performance to ensure compliance and continuous improvement across the supply chain
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan