Supply Chain Supervisor
Bluewater Power Distribution Corporation is the founding member of the Bluewater Power Group of Companies, headquartered in Sarnia Ontario. A progressive local distribution company, Bluewater Power distributes power to over 35,000 customers in six Sarnia-Lambton communities. The Bluewater Power Group of Companies also includes the following independent market driven private Corporations: Electek Power Services Inc., Bluewater Power Services Corporation, Bluewater Power Renewable Energy Inc., and Bluewater Regional Networks Inc.
The Supply Chain Supervisor provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Bluewater Power’s procurement, supplier relationships, inventory management and Stockroom operations; leads the acquisition, receipt, allocation and distribution of materials and services, balancing service delivery, inventory investment and cash flow; oversees procurement policies and competitive bidding, coordinates contract procurement and supports ongoing contract management; manages the departmental operating budget; and leads the Stockroom team to drive continuous improvement, effective reporting and supply chain risk management. This position reports to the Vice-President, Strategy & Corporate Assets.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy for a permanent, full-time position.
Duties include:
- Lead procurement services, sourcing strategies and cost management; negotiate purchasing agreements and manage procurement and contract issuance in accordance with Company policies.
- Develop, maintain and modernize the Company’s Procurement Manual and competitive bid processes, and liaise with legislative bodies and industry associations on procurement compliance, standardization and cost-saving opportunities.
- Support ongoing contract management by assisting Legal with the contract database, coordinating timely implementation of contract stages and helping departments monitor contract performance.
- Build positive, accountable supplier relationships; monitor supplier cost, quality and delivery
- Collaborate with departments on demand and supply planning, forecasting and inventory requirements, balancing service levels with cash flow; analyze market conditions and communicate changes in supply, pricing or service.
- Implement supply chain risk management best practices to support material availability and continuity of service.
- Oversee Stockroom and yard operations, including the receipt, reservation, secure storage and distribution of materials, periodic and annual inventory counts, and disposal of surplus, obsolete and scrap materials.
- Establish inventory policies, procedures and controls, including critical spare requirements, and analyze warehousing layout, material distribution and inventory levels to implement operational improvements.
- Lead and coach the Stockroom team, including performance reviews, ongoing feedback, labour relations support and administration of discipline when required.
- Manage the departmental operating budget, set objectives and improvement plans, monitor procurement and inventory performance indicators, and report results to management and stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- University degree or college diploma in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Operations or a related discipline; a professional designation such as CSCMP, PMAC or equivalent is an asset.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, inventory management and/or supply chain operations, including at least two years in a supervisory role leading, coaching and developing purchasing and stockroom staff; experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
- Electrical utility experience, knowledge of utility equipment, materials and specifications, and SAP experience are assets.
- Strong knowledge of purchasing and inventory systems and supply chain concepts, including safety stock planning, material requirements planning, scheduling constraints and demand forecasting.
- Strong sourcing, negotiation and contract management skills, with in-depth knowledge of competitive procurement strategies and best practices.
- Strong analytical, financial and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated success developing business cases, reducing costs and improving processes.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, safe work practices, work protection codes and WHMIS requirements.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to build relationships, manage competing priorities, influence change and work independently and collaboratively.
- Advanced MS Office skills and a valid Class G license.
Salary: $103,000 – $131,000 (for qualified candidates)
Interested, qualified applicants are invited to submit an application in PDF format, detailing their experience and accomplishments by 4:00 p.m. December 4, 2026 to:
Bluewater Power Distribution Corporation
Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 2140, 855 Confederation Street
Sarnia, Ontario N7T 7L6
Email: resumes@bluewaterpower.com
Include in the subject line: Supply Chain Supervisor
Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
As part of the recruitment process, the successful candidate may be required to undergo a background check, which could include verification of employment history, education credentials, a criminal record check, and/or a credit check. These checks will only be conducted with the candidate’s prior written consent, in compliance with applicable privacy legislation and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to applicants who are authorized to work in Canada.
We appreciate your interest in joining Bluewater Power. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.