Contracts Specialist, Projects

K+S; Bethune; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saskatchewan seeks a Contracts Specialist to manage contract formation and services for Ramp Up Projects. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in negotiating construction contracts and a degree in Business or related field. Responsibilities include leading procurement processes, developing contract strategies, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to significant projects and improve procurement processes.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years relevant contracts experience in construction contracts.
• Certification preferred in Supply Chain or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Leads procurement processes for contracts in a cross-functional group.
• Develops and implements contract strategies and manages contract delivery.
• Acts as primary contact for contract term disputes.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

College diploma or university degree in Business

Supply Chain Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERPs

Job description

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of the Integrated Project Management Team (IPMT), and reporting to the Senior Contracts Specialist, Projects, the Contracts Specialist, Projects is responsible for the full range of contract formation and services required for Ramp Up Projects. The Contracts Specialist, Projects works with key stakeholders to understand the requirements for all areas related to the contracts process.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Leads the full range of procurement processes for contracts in a cross-functional group environment, prioritizing work based on criticality and time requirements.
2. Develops and implements contract strategies, supports and executes negotiating strategies, and manages the formation, management, and delivery of successful contracts.
3. Serves as the primary contact ensuring that all formation duties of assigned contracts are met.
4. Guides internal stakeholders on Procurement Policies and Procedures, including documentation requirements.
5. Prepares and administers requests for proposals and/or quotations (RFP/RFQ).
6. Leads sourcing development for contracts by participating in project kick-off meetings, soliciting and evaluating bidder proposals, negotiating commercial terms and conditions, providing recommendations for contract awards, and issuing purchase orders and contracts for engineering, construction, and miscellaneous services with varying levels of criticality and complexity.
7. Identifies continuous improvement opportunities within the procurement process.
8. Pre-qualifies suppliers and contractors to reduce risk and increase ROI.
9. Evaluates contract changes to ensure effective change management and mitigate financial implications.
10. Prepares and executes contract change management documents.
11. Confirms contractor progress payment requests and invoices are in accordance with contract terms and conditions.
12. Acts as the primary point of contact for any contract term disputes escalated by the IPMT or contractor.
13. Supports and advances internal KPI requirements for cost savings, contract cycle time, tracking, inclusion and diversity, including Indigenous Relations initiatives.

YOUR PROFILE

Our company values and recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience. The ideal candidate will have:

1. 5-10 years relevant contracts experience, negotiating and/or administering construction contracts of medium to high complexity (greater than $15M), preferably on major projects.
2. College diploma or university degree in Business, Accounting, Purchasing, or related field.
3. Certification preferred, including one of Supply Chain Certification, SCM Diploma, SCMP Designation, or equivalent.
4. Demonstrated relationship-building skills with internal and external clients.
5. Excellent computer skills, including ERPs, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
7. Knowledge of legislation and regulatory environment as it relates to contract and supply chain management.

Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks, which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation, and drug and alcohol testing.

To ensure consideration for this role, please apply by June 4, 2025.