CONTRACTS SPECIALIST- JOB ID 764

Status :  OpenWestCorp Solutions is searching for an experienced Contracts Specialist to support our Client in Saskatchewan. The successful candidate will meet the below requirements :

Key Accountabilities :

Proactively develop procurement strategies, provide expert advice, and earn buy-in from all stakeholders on current and future capital procurement needs while ensuring compliance to company policies and procedures.

Leverage strong problem solving and analytical skills to develop and lead implementation of practical sourcing and stakeholder engagement strategies which consider Capital program demand forecasts, work scope requirements, opportunities, and risks, as well as supplier and industry dynamics and other business drivers.

Execute procurement best practice for sourcing activities, ensuring these practices are in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Develop project or scope specific contracting and procurement strategies and contract execution plans in support of Project Management stage gate review processes.

Facilitate and support end users’ needs for sourcing goods and services, including providing appropriate and timely input to planning of capital project needs; assisting in RFx processes including participating in the development of scopes or work and evaluation criteria, support the development of commercial compensation structure for the scopes of work support the evaluation of bids, negotiation preparation and execution, completing and implementing contracts including contract close-out activities.

Lead initiatives for strategic alignment and procurement effectiveness with Category Management, other procurement team members, and the business.

Manage the day-to-day contract related requests such as supporting contractor on-boarding and kick-off requirements, change management activities, and claims management.

Preparation of Contract Executive Summaries.

Lead supplier relationship reviews with key suppliers on a periodic or as needed basis and be part of diversity and inclusion efforts.

Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to procurement team members across all procurement site locations.

Additional or different responsibilities may be assigned by the Company to the Employee.

Minimum Requirements :

P. Eng credential or SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional)

5 years experience in a similar role or capacity

Job ID 764

Shift : Monday- Thursday, 40 hours per week

Job Type : Fixed term contract

Ability to commute / relocate :

Allan,SK; reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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