Inventory Services and Control Manager

Inventory Services & Control Manager 

Internal and external applicants are invited to apply. In accordance with the Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. 

As per Article 23 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, priority will be given to Nunavut Land Claim Beneficiaries who meet the criteria. 

Opportunity Overview 
The City of Iqaluit is seeking an experienced Inventory Services & Control Manager to lead procurement, contracting, inventory control, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, and sealift purchasing. This role provides staff leadership, oversees complex and high-value procurements, strengthens inventory controls and systems, and advises departments on procurement practices, compliance and risk. The position is suited to a collaborative leader who combines strong procurement expertise with sound judgment, analytical ability and operational focus. 

Compensation Snapshot 

• Annual Salary: $122,381.08 
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week 
• Settlement Allowance: $22,378.25 per year 
• Status: Permanent Full-Time 
• Union Status: Exempt 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead procurement, contracting, inventory control, warehouse and receiving operations, while supervising and developing procurement and inventory staff. 
• Manage complex, high-value procurements, including engineering, construction and specialized services, and prepare or review RFPs, RFQs, tenders and contracts. 
• Oversee inventory controls, audits, physical inventories, warehouse operations and data integrity, identifying improvements and corrective actions. 
• Coordinate annual sealift planning, procurement, logistics, receiving, warehouse capacity and critical stock controls. 
• Provide guidance on the Purchasing By-law, competitive bidding, procurement ethics, legislation, financial controls and risk. 
• Lead procurement and inventory systems, reporting and process improvements in collaboration with internal departments, senior management, vendors and external partners. 

 
Qualifications 

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. 
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, contracting or inventory management, plus 2–5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience. 
• Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, competitive bidding, public-sector procurement standards, inventory controls, audits and warehouse operations. 
• Ability to develop procurement documents, evaluation frameworks and contracts, with strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, procurement and inventory systems. A professional designation such as SCMP, CPPB or CPPO is preferred. 
• Valid Nunavut Class 5 Driver’s Licence, acceptable Driver’s Abstract, Criminal Records Check, and ability to obtain First Aid/CPR.  
• Public-sector procurement, ERP systems, northern logistics, sealift, Inuktitut and/or French are assets. 

Apply Today 
If you are an experienced procurement, supply chain or inventory-management professional who enjoys leading people, strengthening systems and solving complex operational challenges, we welcome your application.