Contracts & Procurement Manager

Description

Paladin Canada is seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Manager to establish and lead the Contracts & Procurement function. Reporting to the VP, Finance, this is a unique opportunity to build processes, develop supplier and contractor relationships, and lead procurement and contracting activities that support both operational and project requirements.

Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organization, the successful candidate will play a key role in developing procurement and contract management practices, supporting owner-managed procurement activities, and advancing Indigenous procurement commitments. This role offers the opportunity to influence how contracts and procurement activities are managed across the organization while contributing to Paladin Canada's continued growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Contracts & Procurement function, including policies, procedures, and controls.
• Develop and execute procurement and contracting strategies that support project and operational requirements.
• Lead the sourcing, negotiation, and award of engineering, equipment, construction, maintenance, facilities, logistics, consulting, and service contracts.
• Build and maintain a competitive, reliable, and sustainable supply chain.
• Develop and implement contract management procedures, controls, and processes, including contract administration, amendments, change orders, and claims management.
• Oversee the administration and performance of major contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Oversee owner-managed procurement activities and support effective management of owner costs and assets.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Controls, Construction, Legal, Finance, Indigenous Relations, and Operations to support project and operational requirements.
• Support Mutual Benefits Agreement (MBA) commitments and create opportunities for Indigenous businesses and communities.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with contractors, suppliers, Indigenous businesses, and other key stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of safety, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline.
• Professional designation such as SCMP, PMP, P.Eng., MRICS, or equivalent is considered an asset.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in contracts, procurement, and supply chain management within the mining, energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated experience developing and administering construction, equipment supply, and professional services contracts.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategy, contract negotiations, contract law, contract administration, and claims management.
• Experience managing procurement activities through engineering, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Experience working on owner's teams for large capital projects is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Saskatchewan procurement practices and experience working with Indigenous procurement initiatives and Mutual Benefits Agreements (MBAs) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex contracts and build strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout Saskatchewan as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and annual incentive program.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, a health spending account, and an RRSP matching program.
• Opportunity to establish and lead the Contracts & Procurement function within a growing organization.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a growing company as we advance a major Saskatchewan mining project.
• Work closely with the VP, Finance and senior leaders across the organization.
• Build relationships with key suppliers, contractors, and Indigenous business partners.
• Collaborative, supportive, and safety-focused culture where your contributions are valued.
• Opportunity to influence procurement and contracting practices that support both operational and project requirements.
• Contribute to the development of one of Saskatchewan's future mining operations.

Paladin Canada is a subsidiary of Paladin Energy, an established global uranium producer with scale and growth. We have a multi-decade production and development pipeline in the world’s premier uranium jurisdictions – Namibia, Canada and Australia.

Our Canadian operations are growing rapidly, and this means there are great career opportunities for motivated individuals. Bring your energy to uranium and help us advance our Patterson Lake South (PLS) Project, which is located in the world’s premier high-grade uranium mining jurisdiction, the Athabasca Basin of northern Saskatchewan.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of Paladin Canada’s exciting growth chapter and make a meaningful contribution to the company and wider community.

We're building something new and by joining our team, you’ll become part of Paladin Canada’s exciting future as a major employer and contributor to the Saskatchewan community.

Across our operations, we are focused on sustainability, safety and stakeholder engagement. We have a clear commitment to delivering long-term value and contributing to global decarbonization efforts through the supply of uranium for nuclear energy.

We’re advancing Saskatchewan’s uranium future, and you can be part of it.