Contracts & Procurement Manager

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.