Contract Specialist managing procurement, negotiations, and supplier performance for Yara’s nitrogen fertilizer plant. Supporting maintenance, construction, and capital projects in Belle Plaine.
Responsibilities
Manage the full lifecycle of service, supply, construction, engineering, and maintenance contracts, from sourcing and negotiation through renewal, amendment, and closeout
Prepare competitive bid documents, scopes of work, commercial evaluations, and contract terms supporting value, compliance, safety, and risk management
Partner with internal stakeholders, procurement, legal counsel, contractors, and suppliers on sourcing strategies, commercial issues, and supplier relationships
Monitor contractor performance, compliance, expenditures, invoices, and contractual commitments; recommend improvements and support audits, forecasting, and cost control
Provide contracting expertise for plant turnarounds, major maintenance activities, capital projects, change orders, and complex service and construction agreements, including extended hours when required
Requirements
Five or more years of relevant experience in contract management, procurement, supply chain, project controls, or commercial management, preferably in a heavy industrial environment
Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated success delivering cost savings and managing complex service and construction agreements
Sound knowledge of commercial and legal contract language, applicable legislation, procurement and strategic sourcing practices, and contractor and supplier prequalification
Understanding of industrial maintenance, turnaround and capital project contracting, and project execution, with a strong commitment to safety and ethical conduct
Strong analytical and financial acumen, communication and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to manage multiple contracts and competing priorities
Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
SCMP, CPSM, PMP, or a comparable certification is an asset
Benefits
Bonus Program
Enhanced Top up for Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave
Health and Dental Benefits
Optional Vacation Enhancement
Paid Lunch Break
Pension & Savings Plans
Wellness and Employee Assistance Plan
Professional Development and Training Opportunities
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