Contract Administrator

Your Challenge

Our client, a leader in the mining industry is seeking a Contract Administrator to join their dynamic team. The Contract Administrator is responsible for purchasing Services for maintenance, operations small projects and the corporate offices, aiming to assure the supply of Services for business continuity at the lowest total cost of ownership possible while achieving industry best practice standards of delivery time and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Meet the requirements of internal clients
• Aim for improvements in supplier cost, delivery and quality in accordance with appropriate procurement strategies
• Work with team members and other stakeholders to develop competitive tenders (RFPs, RFIs and RFQs)
• Coordinate and analyze submitted bids/proposals from a commercial perspective and negotiate contract terms and conditions which are favorable and reduce company's risk exposure
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships and conduct business in a confident, objective, and diplomatic manner
• Oversee vendor management process throughout the life of the contract, ensuring compliance and performance
• Administer all jobs, contracts and related documentation with due diligence and integrity, adhering to all legal, and company, policies and procedures
• 25% travel within Canada

Qualifications:

• An Undergraduate Degree (Business, Commerce or Legal programs preferred)
• Certification in a professional association (CPP, CMA, CA, CGA, P.Eng) (Asset )
• Min. 1-2 years contract administration experience (related to purchasing/buying of services) -
• Resource or heavy manufacturing industry is preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of procurement principles and processes, commercial and contract law, and procurement
• Working knowledge of sales tax, custom procedures as well as duty and transportation options
• Ability to comprehend and interpret complex text, engineering drawings and specifications
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Access, Outlook)

Organized and self-motivated

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong negotiation and project management skills