Senior Contract Specialist
- Sparwood, BC, Canada
$53 to $63 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $53 to $63 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in project contract management, sourcing, procurement, and supply chain roles.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Adecco is currently hiring a Lead, Contracts Specialist for a full-time opportunity within a large industrial environment in Sparwood, BC. This role is ideal for experienced supply chain professionals with expertise in strategic sourcing, project contract management, supplier performance, commercial negotiations, and project procurement.
As a key member of the Supply Chain team, you will lead sourcing initiatives from planning through contract execution, while serving as a trusted advisor to operational stakeholders and supplier partners. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving commercial value, supplier performance, and continuous improvement.
- Pay Rate: $53- $63/hour
- Location: Sparwood, BC | Relocation support provided
- Shift: Monday to Friday | 8 hours per day
- Job type: Temporary 1 year | Full-time
Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management
- Lead sourcing activities, including tendering, negotiation, and contract award.
- Develop sourcing strategies and manage contract execution.
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and service agreements.
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
- Build relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
- Act as the primary contact for supplier and contract matters.
- Resolve supplier issues and support business decision-making.
Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance.
- Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing and procurement.
Governance & Project Support
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance requirements.
- Manage contract amendments, renewals, and change requests.
- Collaborate with project teams and mentor procurement team members.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Degree, diploma, certification, or professional designation in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, Commerce, or a related field.
- SCMP designation (or equivalent) is considered a strong asset.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in project contract management, sourcing, procurement, and supply chain roles.
- Proven experience managing project contracts, competitive bidding processes, and contract execution.
- Strong commercial acumen and advanced negotiation skills.
- Experience working within mining, industrial construction, engineering, energy, or heavy industry environments.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License (or equivalent).
- Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada
Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.
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Responsibilities
Lead sourcing initiatives from strategy development and tendering through negotiation, contract award, and execution. Manage supplier and stakeholder relationships, monitor performance and compliance, identify commercial improvements, and support procurement governance and project teams.
Requirements
Requires at least 10 years of experience in project contract management, sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, with demonstrated expertise in competitive bidding, contract execution, and commercial negotiations. A relevant degree, diploma, certification, or professional designation is required; mining or other heavy-industry experience, an SCMP designation or equivalent, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and a valid Class 5 driver's license are also specified.
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Management
- Commercial Negotiation
- Project Procurement
- Stakeholder Management
- Competitive Bidding
- Contract Execution
- Procurement Governance
- Cost-Saving Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Project Management
Benefits
- Relocation Support
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
- Engineering
- Energy
Keywords
- Strategic Sourcing
- Project Contract Management
- Procurement
- Supply Chain
- Tendering
- Competitive Bidding
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract Award
- Contract Execution
- Commercial Terms
- Service Agreements
- Supplier Performance
- Contract Compliance
- Procurement Governance
- Contract Amendments
- Contract Renewals
- Change Requests
- Continuous Improvement
- Cost Savings
- SCMP
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mining
- Industrial Construction
- Engineering
- Energy
- Heavy Industry