Senior Contract Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete development and execution of contracts related to complex procurement initiatives.

• Negotiate commercial terms, conditions, pricing models, payment schedules, liabilities, warranties, insurance requirements, and the allocation of contractual risks independently.

• Analyze, interpret, and negotiate contract terms and exceptions proposed by suppliers.

• Identify contractual risks and propose strategies for mitigation.

• Collaborate with legal teams as necessary to address complex contractual challenges.

• Independently create and manage Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and competitive procurement processes.

• Formulate sourcing strategies, bid packages, evaluation criteria, and commercial evaluation frameworks.

• Manage supplier communications, clarification procedures, evaluations, and summary recommendations.

• Lead recommendations for contract awards and assist in obtaining stakeholder approvals.

• Simultaneously oversee multiple active contracts and procurement initiatives.

• Maintain records of contract documentation, approvals, amendments, and change management.

• Track contract performance, compliance, milestones, and deliverables.

• Support activities related to contract renewals, extensions, claims, disputes, and closures.

• Serve as the primary contact for contracts related to assigned business areas and projects.

• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineering teams, operations, finance, and suppliers.

• Offer commercial guidance and contracting expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

• Cultivate strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external vendors.

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 15–30 active contract activities at different stages of development and execution.

• Prioritize competing deadlines while ensuring quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.

• Provide regular updates on contract activities, risks, and upcoming milestones.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in contract, procurement, or commercial management.

• Demonstrated proficiency in negotiating terms and conditions, pricing, scope, and risk allocation.

• Proven capability to manage the entire RFP lifecycle from development to contract award.

• Experience in handling operational contracts, including maintenance, consulting, services, goods, and master service agreements.

• Ability to independently oversee 15–30 concurrent contract activities.

• Background in collaborating with operations, maintenance teams, suppliers, and a variety of business stakeholders.

• Strong skills in negotiation, communication, organization, and problem-solving.

• Capacity to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

• Preferred experience in mining, energy, industrial operations, or large-scale projects.

• Familiarity with contract risk management, legal reviews, and contract management systems is preferred.

• SCMP, CIPS, CPCM, or equivalent certification is considered an asset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and Dental Benefits.

• Company Pension Matching.