Senior Specialist, Contracts

K+S; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-aligned salaries and bonuses

Comprehensive benefits program

Retirement plan contributions

Professional development programs

Job summary

K+S Potash Canada is seeking a Senior Specialist, Contracts to oversee contract activity from execution through demobilization on major construction projects in Saskatoon. You will lead pre-award contract formation, coordinate with project teams, and guide contract administrators across portfolios.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree in business administration, purchasing or supply chain management, 7+ years in contract formation and administration, and professional designations

Qualifications

• University degree in business administration, purchasing or supply chain management.
• 7+ years of contract formation and administration (pre-award and post-award) of large multi-million-dollar contractual construction agreements.
• Designation such as CCCA, CCCM, SCMP or similar is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure with tight timelines.
• Experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders; pre-employment checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract activity from execution to demobilization.
• Develop and implement pre-contracts vendor strategy per project.
• Administer contracts; manage disputes, invoices and relationships with clients.
• Lead contracts administrators; review payment claims and negotiate change orders.
• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers on invoicing and changes.
• Coordinate with Cost Control for project estimates and forecasts.
• Audit invoicing and ensure contract-term compliance; close-out contracts when required.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in business administration purchasing or supply chain management

CCCA/CCCM/SCMP designation (asset)

Job description

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Specialist, Contracts is responsible to oversee contract activity from contract execution through to the completion of the Service, Supply and Construction contract demobilization. The Senior Specialist, Contracts will primarily oversee the development and implementation of pre-contracts vendor strategy on a project-by-project basis. The Senior Specialist, Contracts will oversee the administration of contracts at various levels, providing guidance on dispute management, invoice management, and relationship management with internal and external clients. The Senior Specialist, Contracts will be responsible for guiding a team of contracts administrators handling projects including, reviewing and managing payment claims and related invoices, negotiating Change Orders, back charges and non-conforming work. The successful candidate will: Lead and refine the contracts formation (pre-award) process and related procedures in coordination with the Projects and Contract Management team, Working with the Leaders of Program Delivery and Project Services (Project Management Office), develop strategies to allocate and assign resources for contracts formation on a project-by‑project basis Manage contract formation (pre‑award) work of individuals performing across KSPC’s project portfolio Develop, implement, and refine contract formation KPIs and performance reporting for specific projects and across the portfolio Ensure coordination with Cost Control and projects regarding project controlling, estimating, and forecasting Develop and maintain relationships with interna and external service providers who can support and implement contracts formation (pre‑award) practices at KSPC Support as a liaison when required between the Owner’s team and the contractors on the site for change requests, change orders, amendments, notices invoicing, progress claims, and other contractual correspondence during execution Review, interpret, and analyze contract documents to support enforcement of the contract execution per contracted terms Lead negotiations with contractors and suppliers on all invoicing, invoicing discrepancies, progress disputes, change order negotiations, contract amendments, LEM’s Anticipate and proactively mitigate risks associated with contract performance, including vendor evaluation Support the warranty management process, escalating issues as necessary Assist with the coordination of administration and distribution of records in compliance with audit standards Audit invoicing and assure compliance with contract terms including use of interim Payment Certificates Perform Close-out of the contracts as required including Final account and holdback release Ensure identification and management of changes, back charges, non-confirming work are executed properly with each contract, including execution of process contract variations, change orders Collaborate with Accounts Payable for vendor invoicing discrepancies, holdbacks, short payments, and achieving discounts.

YOUR PROFILE

K+S Potash Canada recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience. The ideal candidate will have: University degree, specializing in business administration, purchasing or supply chain management 7+ years of demonstrated experience in the contract formation and administration (pre-award and post-award) of large multi-million-dollar contractual construction agreements Relevant designation considered an asset: CCCA, CCCM, SCMP, or other relevant designation Strong attention to detail Ability to work under pressure with tight timelines Strong liaising and relationship management skills Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug & alcohol testing.

WE ENRICH YOUR LIFE

At K+S Potash Canada, we’re building more than just a world‑class potash operation. We’re creating opportunities for our people, our communities, and our planet. Guided by our global values, we dig deeper and reach higher, turning challenges into opportunities with innovation, collaboration, and sustainability at the core of everything we do.

In a career with K+S, you can look forward to:

Good People and Great Culture

Be part of a diverse, inclusive workplace where safety, innovation, and teamwork come first, and where teams consistently act with focus, accountability and connection to drive stronger results.

• Community-minded and globally connected
• Collaborative, supportive environment
• Culture rooted in clear principles that help us work better together
• Focus on inclusive policies and growing diversity in our workplace

Challenge and Growth

We believe in unlocking your potential through training, mentorship, and career advancement.

• Professional development programs
• Recognition for your contributions

Valuable Rewards

We take care of our people with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.

• Market-aligned salaries and performance bonuses
• Generous employer-paid benefits coverage
• Retirement plan contributions that grow with your career

Benefits that Support You

Our benefits go beyond the basics, supporting your health, well-being, and lifestyle. Our comprehensive, employer-paid benefits program includes Life, Disability, Health and Dental, as well as competitive Retirement benefits, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top‑up for birthing and non‑birthing parents, paid work time to volunteer in your community, and more! We offer a Health Spending Account for extras, like more expensive glasses, or a Wellness Account that covers recreational items, like your park camping fees, hunting or fishing license, and your gym membership.

Build your future with us! We enrich life through the sustainable extraction and refinement of minerals to indispensable products and through our working environment, which is unique. Because it stands for everything that really matters in life: Trust, team spirit and meaningfulness for 11,000 employees at 50 locations on five continents.

Welcome to K+S.