Senior IT Contracts & Procurement Specialist

NexGen Energy Ltd.

Saskatoon

On-site

CAD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

NexGen Energy Ltd. is seeking a Contract Specialist to support major Rook I site construction contracts, IT procurement, and change management. You will draft, review, negotiate, and implement contracts, aligning with NexGen’s goals while ensuring legal compliance.

The role requires strong negotiation, contracting, and problem-solving skills to address complex issues with diplomacy and achieve favorable outcomes for the company. Based in Saskatoon, SK with travel to the Rook I site as needed.

Qualifications

University degree is required; degree in Finance or Business or SCMP designation preferred.
ProSci (or equivalent) change management training required (certification preferred).
10 – 15 years of progressive experience in managing medium to large RFP and contract packages, and/or supply chain management, and/or equivalent required.
Demonstrated experience with IT related RFPs and agreements is required.
Progressive experience across various supply chain and operations roles including planning, procurement, order management and order fulfillment.
Highly effective inter-personal, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Excellent business communication and presentation skills.
Thorough knowledge of advanced functions of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required.
Experience and proficiency with SAP is required.
Ability to complete a Pre-Access Drug and Alcohol Test satisfactorily as required for the Rook I project.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts from RFPs, negotiations, through to execution (including specialized technology agreement requirements such as software licensing, cloud services, cybersecurity requirements, and data management obligations).
Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and objectives during the negotiation process up to and including award and execution.
Negotiate terms and conditions with external parties to achieve favorable agreements for all parties involved.
Develop and maintain contract templates for standard and exception agreements.
Manage relationships with vendors, contracts, and internal stakeholders.
Evaluate vendor performance to ensure their needs and objectives during negotiation process.
Oversee the administration of contracts, including monitoring compliance, tracking deliverables, and managing contract modifications and changes.
Work with Project managers and other relevant parties to ensure that contracts are implemented effectively.
Identify and assess potential risks associated with contracts and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
Provide guidance on risk management to other departments within the organization.
Assess, define, and resolve contractual issues including contractual terms and conditions and escalations by internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to contract management.
Conduct market data research, investigate supplier capabilities and manage supplier contracts, governance, and control programs to ensure delivery of expectations and comply with corporate and regulatory policies.
Prepare reports on contract compliance and performance for management and other stakeholders.