Procurement Contracts Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee, establish, negotiate, and finalize procurement contracts for the Lynn Lake Gold Project.

• Ensure timely execution of procurement contracts in collaboration with corporate legal and project stakeholders.

• Administer and manage contracts, purchase orders, amendments, and change orders.

• Formulate contracting strategies and prepare as well as execute RFx/tender processes.

• Conduct pre-award assessments and finalize contracts post-award.

• Negotiate contract terms and renewals with project teams and stakeholders.

• Manage comprehensive RFP processes, which include vendor selection, bid evaluation, negotiation, and adjudication.

• Analyze global market trends and their implications for procurement strategies.

• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.

• Maintain thorough documentation of contracts throughout their lifecycle.

• Ensure adherence to sourcing strategies, procurement policies, contractual obligations, legislation, and legal requirements.

• Cultivate relationships with vendors and third-party service providers.

• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to address contract-related issues.

• Promote best practices in sourcing strategies, contract management, and procurement policies.

• Identify enhancements to the processes of contract formation and administration.

• Uphold confidentiality and perform additional tasks that support organizational goals.

⛳️ Requirements

• A post-secondary degree in a relevant field or a minimum of 5 years of experience in contract formation, execution, and management.

• A professional designation or certification in procurement, contract management, or a related discipline (preferred).

• At least 3+ years of pertinent experience in procurement and managing large tender processes, ideally in the mining or project-based industries.

• Technical understanding of contract law, claims, and holdback processes.

• Exceptional organizational abilities with a knack for prioritizing tasks and working independently.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to promote collaboration and team commitment.

• Demonstrated technical expertise in civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering and/or construction (preferred).

• Proficiency in SAP S4 Hana (preferred).

• Bilingual proficiency in French and English (preferred).

• Outstanding attention to detail and a commitment to ongoing improvement.

• Proven ability to engage with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and add value to the organization.

• Capability to maintain confidentiality of corporate information and data.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• A diverse and inclusive work environment.

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.