Contracts & Procurement Manager

Job Responsibilities

1. Be a courageous safety leader, leading by example and fostering a proactive safety and sustainability culture based on the common values on health, safety, environment, and communities shared by the asset owners.
2. As a member of a multi-disciplinary project team, collaborate and influence project activities to unlock the value of the resource through strategic investments, and the advancement of development options.
3. Manage the project contracts and procurement group and enable success by developing, recommending, and implementing contracting and procurement strategies for both consultant studies and field program activities, as well as implementing strategies that best support project objectives.
4. Collaborate with external Legal Counsel and other asset owner commercial groups to develop, integrate, and deliver best-practice project contract and procurement practices, policies, procedures, and templates for management approval.
5. Manage and support Contract and Procurement Leads and other partners on all aspects of the Contracting and Procurement process.
6. Support and advise scope owners for interpretation of legal and commercial terms and the application of those terms to handle issues, disputes, and claims. Step in as a leader to proactively resolve issues that arise between contractors/vendors and project teams with integrity. Proactively provide guidance to General Manager, Project Director, Project Services Manager, and the broader project team regarding contract and procurement management strategies, options, and considerations throughout all stages of contracts and purchase order lifecycles.
7. Ensure all personnel are advised on and follow contracting and procurement policies and procedures, and ensure project team members are informed on any changes to the delegation of authority protocol and change management processes.
8. Prepare contract and procurement management plans and reports as required.
9. Build, foster, and maintain relationships with the Tahltan, relevant team members, external service providers, and contractors.
10. Promote the company's commitment to sustainability, the environment, and health and safety through leading by example and demonstrating integrity, sincerity, and openness to feedback.
11. Contribute to a culture of teamwork across all constituents and stakeholders.
12. Foster a culture of open communication, focus on building relationships across the organization, with the Partners and external audiences, and invest in developing talent within the organization by providing recognition, challenge, and mentorship.