Procurement and Contracts Specialist

Horizon Recruitment Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking a Procurement and Contracts Specialist for a large BC client. This is a 12-month contract role focusing on vendor relationship management and contract negotiations for several long-term projects in Mining, Construction, and Oil & Gas. Candidates should have significant experience in contract management and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in contract administration/management.
• 3+ years of experience in Mining, Construction, or Oil & Gas.
• 5+ years of experience in a project environment, ideally within an EPC.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-award vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
• Develop and manage vendor KPIs and scorecards.
• Track project budgets and schedules for contract portfolio.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Customer service focused approach

Education

University degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Horizon RecruitmentInc.is conducting the search for aProcurement and Contracts Specialistfor our large BC based client. This role will manage a portfolio of contracts focusing on a number of BC based projects.

Initially a 12 month contract term, this position will focus on long term projects and may continue for multiple contract extensions or, conversion to a permanent position.

Responsibilities:

• Manage post award vendor relationships with service providers
• Act as owner's representative in all contract negotiations with external vendors
• Manage all change orders, claims and scope inquiries
• Develop and manage vendor KPI's and scorecards
• Track project budgets and schedules for contract portfolio
• Assist with the development of scope of work and RFx for construction tenders
• Liaise with project managers, engineers and construction / site managers to ensure vendors are completing work to schedule and to required quality levels.

Requirements:

• University level degree ideally in engineering or construction management disciplines.
• Support pre-award RFx process.
• 5+ years of experience working in a project environment, ideally within an EPC environment.
• 3+ years of experience working in Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas etc.
• 5+ years of experience in contract administration / contract management
• Exceptional communication skills. Both written and verbal.
• Customer service focused approach to contract management
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

Rewards:

• $45-$55/hr

**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas:Finance & Supply Chain