Senior Contract Management Analyst

Vale; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Senior Contract Management Analysts to join their dynamic Commercial team. This role offers the opportunity to lead the Contract Management Lifecycle, ensuring the execution of high-complexity service contracts. You'll be at the forefront of optimizing contract processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives. With a commitment to safety, diversity, and inclusion, this company provides a supportive work environment where your contributions will help shape the future of critical minerals. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the world.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Defined Contribution Pension package

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Family Assistance Program

Virtual Healthcare

Online training and career development opportunities

Bus Service from St. John's

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Contract Management required.
• Experience with contracts over $1M and expenditure tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of the Contract Management Lifecycle.
• Conduct make or buy analysis for service contracting.
• Support Contract Manager in contractor performance assessment.

Skills

Contract Management

Purchase to Pay systems (SAP)

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration

CPP Designation

MBA

CPSM

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 three(3) Senior Contract Management Analysts to join our Commercial team.

These are permanent on-site positions, working a flexible hybrid 4x10 schedule from our Long Harbour site and the St. John’s Office.

As a Senior Contract Management Analyst, you will be responsible for leading and ensuring the execution of the Contract Management Lifecycle for all contractions within the Vale Newfoundland and Labrador (VNL) Operations.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Conduct make or buy analysisof high complexity service contracting to obtain the best services acquisition for the company.
• Ensure the availability of services that require continuous and noncontinuous supplythrough monitoring execution, available budget and resources, and contract timeline to ensure continuity of services for the company.
• Support the Contract Manager in assessing the performance of the Contractor.
• Provide oversight of contract management processes and procedures; develop recommendations to improve contract management procedures and controls to ensure best business practices are implemented by all teams.
• Setup & support for the ongoing evaluation of contractor performance through the use of KPI’s & audits.
• Carry out ongoing research regarding new technologies within the industry to keep abreast of competitive opportunities.Lead in the benchmarking of the operations against our competitors and recommend where improvements efforts should be focused to be at the forefront of competitive performance.
• Identify and assist in execution of continuous improvement opportunities that are aligned with the short- and long-term strategic priorities.

About You

Education:

• An undergraduate degree in Business Administration or a related field of study.
• A CPP Designation, MBA, and/or CPSM would be considered an asset.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in Contract Management is required.

Skills:

• Experience with entire contract administration cycle of contracts in excess of $1M million; understanding of key controls and processes – including expenditure tracking.
• Expertise in ‘Purchase to Pay’ systems (i.e. SAP).
• Superior organizational, analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, change priorities, problem solve and resolve conflict.
• Competent in computerized software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

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, personal, sick, parental).
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Virtual Healthcare online.
• Online training and career development opportunities.
• A Bus Service departing from the St. John’s vicinity.

Why Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada's easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province's economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where our operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from the Voisey's Bay mine into finished nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, is one of the world's most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21^st century economy.

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.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers.

Pay Grade: F5T

Apply by: Tuesday May 6^th, 2025

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