Contract Management Supervisor

Vale Base Metals; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with incentive plan

Defined Contribution Pension

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Safety & inclusion focused culture

Employee assistance program

Virtual healthcare

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Vale Base Metals seeks a Contract Management Supervisor in Sudbury, Ontario. This permanent onsite role leads a team handling contracts for goods, services, engineering and construction to support operations and projects.

You will drive governance, mentor staff, and partner with stakeholders to optimize contracting approaches, manage risk, and ensure compliant, value-driven outcomes.

Qualifications

• College diploma or Undergraduate degree in business or law is preferred.
• Must understand contracts, contract language, and commercial terms.
• Ability to simplify complex terms for stakeholders and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Strategic Contract Coordinators across goods, services, engineering, and construction portfolios.
• Oversee major contract negotiations, disputes and claims management.
• Ensure governance frameworks, policies and performance measures drive compliance and value.
• Collaborate with procurement to develop Ontario demand plans for contract portfolios.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement best practices across contracts.

Skills

Safety & risk

Communication

Time management

Contract lifecycle

Education

Business or Law degree/diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?

Who We Are

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world's energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a Contract Management Supervisor to join our Contract Management team in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a permanent onsite position, working dayshifts, Monday to Friday.

As a Contract Management Supervisor, you will lead a team managing contracts for goods, services, engineering, and construction activities that support operations and projects. You will provide strategic contract oversight, mentor team members, collaborate with key business functions, and serve as a contract management subject matter expert responsible for governance and best practices.

In this position you will:

• Supervise a team of Strategic Contract Coordinators and provide guidance on contract management across goods, services, engineering, and construction portfolios supporting operations and projects.
• Oversee major contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and claims management.
• Work with stakeholders to optimize contracting approaches that support operational reliability, cost efficiency, and long-term business needs.
• Communicate and enforce governance frameworks, policies, and performance measures to drive contract compliance, risk mitigation, and value generation.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors, resolving high stakes issues and supporting effective, long term partnerships
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying operational and process inefficiencies and implementing best practices and performance enhancing initiatives across the contract portfolio
• Work collaboratively with procurement to develop and prioritize the Ontario demand plan for their respective contract portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with all contract and procurement-related matters in line with corporate policies, legal and regulatory requirements, insurance, finance, tax, and Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Ensure vendors and operations execute work in a manner that meets the terms of the contract regarding safety, productivity, schedule, quality, and deliverables.
• Support the teams by providing subject matter expertise and guidance for preventing and mitigating contractor and service provider claims.

About You

Education:

• College diploma or Undergraduate degree in a related field such as business or law is preferred.
• Generic Supervisor Common Core (770141) is an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of related experience is required.
• Previous experience in mining or an industrial background is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in projects is considered an asset.
• Understanding of contracts, contract language, and commercial contract terms.
• Ability to simplify complex terms for stakeholders and establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office Products

Skills:

• Comprehensive understanding of business systems including Procurement, Project Management, Finance, Safety, and Operations and Maintenance.
• Must be obsessed with safety and risk.
• Demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work.
• Understanding of contract law. Knowledge of entire contract management cycles, including administration and resolution of cost claims.
• Understanding of the full project life cycle, including the ability to understand how contract strategy, procurement planning, scope definition, change management, cost control, scheduling, risk management, safety requirements, stakeholder engagement, and vendor performance contribute to successful project delivery.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and demonstrated skills in time management and in conflict management.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment with competing demands and priorities.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, flex, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities

Why Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are needed for the green economy. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance.

Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Pay Grade: 17V

Minimum Starting Salary: $100,000

Apply by: August 25, 2026

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