Contracts & Procurement Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist with deep exposure to mining projects and operations, including capital projects, site procurement, and contractor-driven environments. This role will play a critical part in managing procurement packages from RFx through contract award, supporting both study-phase and operating mine environments.

The successful candidate will be highly commercial, process-driven, and comfortable working alongside technical, engineering, site, and executive teams.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Contracting

• Manage procurement activities for major CAPEX and OPEX packages across mining projects and operating sites

• Lead RFx processes (EOI, RFP, RFQ) from initiation through evaluation, negotiation, and award

• Prepare and manage procurement strategies aligned with project schedules and budgets

• Develop and administer contracts, MSAs, and service agreements

• Support contract negotiations, change orders, and ongoing contract administration

Bid Evaluation & Governance

• Design and implement multi-criteria bid evaluation matrices

• Ensure procurement activities are fair, transparent, and auditable

• Coordinate internal technical and commercial reviews

• Work closely with legal teams on terms & conditions and risk mitigation

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service providers

• Collaborate with engineering, technical services, site teams, and project controls

• Support Indigenous and local supplier engagement strategies where applicable

• Manage contractor communications throughout procurement cycles

Systems, Process & Reporting

• Manage procurement activities within ERP systems (e.g., SAP or similar)

• Track procurement packages using structured reporting tools and dashboards

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle times and improve efficiency

• Maintain procurement documentation and records for compliance and reporting

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 7+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably within mining, EPCM, or heavy industrial projects

• Proven experience managing large, complex procurement packages in project environments

• Strong understanding of contracting strategies, tendering, and bid evaluation

• Experience supporting studies (PEA, PFS, FS) and/or operating mine environments

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and remote sites

• Strong commercial judgment, negotiation skills, and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• SCMP designation or equivalent professional supply chain certification

• Experience working with mining contractors, OEMs, and engineering firms

• Exposure to Indigenous procurement and partnership frameworks

• Background in mining project controls, scheduling, or estimating

• Experience in Canadian mining projects (remote or northern operations an asset)

What Success Looks Like

• Procurement packages are delivered on time, on budget, and with strong commercial outcomes

• Procurement cycle times are reduced through structured processes and clear governance

• Stakeholders view procurement as a value-adding partner, not a bottleneck

• Vendors experience fair, professional, and well-managed procurement processes