Senior Contracts Specialist: Strategic Sourcing Lead

Adecco Portugal; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support provided

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Lead, Contracts Specialist for a full-time role within a large industrial environment in Sparwood, BC. The role involves leading sourcing initiatives and contract execution, advising stakeholders, and driving supplier performance and value.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in project contract management, strategic sourcing, and procurement, with strong negotiation skills and mining/industrial experience.

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, certification, or professional designation in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, Commerce, or a related field.
• SCMP designation (or equivalent) is considered a strong asset.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project contract management, sourcing, procurement, and supply chain roles.
• Proven experience managing project contracts, competitive bidding processes, and contract execution.
• Strong commercial acumen and advanced negotiation skills.
• Experience working within mining, industrial construction, engineering, energy, or heavy industry environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License (or equivalent).
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities, including tendering, negotiation, and contract award.
• Develop sourcing strategies and manage contract execution.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and service agreements.
• Build relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Act as the primary contact for supplier and contract matters.
• Resolve supplier issues and support business decision-making.
• Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance.
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance requirements.
• Manage contract amendments, renewals, and change requests.
• Collaborate with project teams and mentor procurement team members.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Supplier performance

Commercial negotiations

Project procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Mining industry experience

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Supply Chain / Procurement / Business

SCMP designation

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Adecco is seeking a Lead, Contracts Specialist for a full-time role within a large industrial environment in Sparwood, BC. The role involves leading sourcing initiatives and contract execution, advising stakeholders, and driving supplier performance and value.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in project contract management, strategic sourcing, and procurement, with strong negotiation skills and mining/industrial experience.