Senior Procurement Contract Specialist

Worley; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy services company based in Edmonton is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to coordinate third-party subcontracted services. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing subcontract activities, and mentoring team members. Strong negotiation and organizational skills, along with experience in supply chain management, are essential. The position offers a hybrid work model with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in supply chain, procurement, and/or subcontracts management/administration.
• Experience in oil & gas or construction environment preferred.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written formats.

Responsibilities

• Develop subcontract sourcing strategies and plans.
• Execute subcontract supply chain activities.
• Manage all RFP activities, including negotiation and award.
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management or related field

SCMP accreditation

Job description

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Worley is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to join the Subcontracts team at our Home Office location in Edmonton, Alberta.

Supporting the Supply Chain function, the Senior Subcontracts Specialist is responsible for the coordination of all third-party subcontracted services required to support the ongoing operational, production, and administrative functions of Worley. This encompasses all aspects of the supply chain from initial project sourcing strategy formulation, RFP management, negotiations, contract formation/award, post-award administration through to close-out. Other functions of the Senior Subcontracts Specialist include supporting the business’ short and long term goals with ongoing evaluation and development of subcontractors, improvement and development of processes/procedures as required, negotiation of complex subcontracts or claims and the mentoring of other teams members.

The Senior Subcontracts Specialist reports directly to the Senior Manager Subcontracts in all matters. In functional duties, the incumbent will liaise with all departments and branches including the project manager, construction managers, module yard, fabrication shop, estimators, legal, engineering, project controllers, HSE, quality, finance, and other internal and external customers of Worley.

Working Conditions:

• Edmonton Head Office is a 40-hour week schedule. Monday to Thursday is 8.75 hours per day, in office. Friday is 5 hours with choice to either work in office or work at home.
• While this position is a Home Office-based position, the operations of Worley are project-driven. As such, the incumbent’s interest and flexibility for potential future site-based deployment considerations is considered an asset.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the project teams to develop subcontract sourcing strategies and plans.
• Execute subcontract supply chain activities required to support the project plan with focus on ensuring the project’s success in terms of delivery, performance, quality, best value, service, technical improvements, safety, and other related items.
• Work with the various internal stakeholder teams to develop strong scopes of work, quality standards, commercial strategies, identify and incorporate client contract flow-downs into terms and conditions as required, etc.
• Research and recommend qualified subcontractors based on capacity, quality, capability, experience, safety performance, financial health, etc.
• Manage all RFP (or other informal sourcing) activities, including package creation, coordination of clarifications, proposal evaluations including coordination of technical evaluations as applicable, negotiation, and award recommendation.
• Creation of award subcontract documents, negotiation of terms and conditions as applicable.
• All activities required to successfully coordinate the mobilization of the subcontractor to the worksite, administration of the subcontract throughout its term ensuring strong performance, timely and transparent management and tracking of progress and incurred cost, coordination of all management of change activities as applicable, attestation and processing of subcontractor invoices, issuance of formal notices and correspondence, coordination of claims/disputes to resolution, close-out, and subcontractor performance evaluations.
• Involvement in the ongoing training, operation, and maintenance of the Worley computerized Contracts Administration Management system
• Provide support, advice, and consultation to the business’ stakeholders as required with respect to industry supply chain management practices including strategic sourcing, contract law, proposal solicitation, negotiation strategies, treatment of irregularities, securing best value, subcontract preparation, logistics, performance management, ethics, etc. and recommend process improvements accordingly.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, internal stakeholders, and client representatives where applicable.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to other members of the subcontracts team, and broader cross-discipline teams as may be necessary.
• Maintain professionalism and remain current with new developments through contacts with educational institutions, professional organizations, publications and in house training.
• Adhere to all corporate policies and ethics codes, i.e., Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Undertake specifically assigned projects relating to the procurement and subcontract functions and provide summaries, reports, business cases and recommendations on projects along with other activities as required.

Qualifications:

• Significant experience in supply chain, procurement, and/or subcontracts management/administration.
• Experience working in an oil & gas or construction environment is preferred.
• Site/Field based construction experience is considered an asset.
• It is considered an asset for candidates to hold an SCMP accreditation and/or post-secondary education related to Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Business Planning, Project Management, and Business/Contract Law.

• Knowledgeable in Supply Chain Management processes utilized in manufacturing, oil & gas and / or construction environments.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment as well as independently with nominal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written formats.
• Ability to influence decisions and results without alienating people or being adversarial.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

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Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.