Procurement & Contract Specialist - Services - Jobs in Stikine, BC

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Work type PERMANENT - FULL TIME, FIXED TERM - FULL TIMELocation RED CHRIS MINEApplications close 8 SEP 2022Explore the unknown:Newcrest is one of the worlds largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop, and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.Our Red Chris mine is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan and we encourage qualified applicants from the local communities to apply. We offer several designated marshalling points within BC including Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Prince George, Smithers, and Calgary, AB.Role PurposeProvide safe, efficient and cost-effective administering of full contracting lifecycles in accordance with legalrequirements and company objectives. Develop and recommend contract strategies (including the identification ofcompensation and market approach models) with the objective of safety improvement, operation continuity, costreduction and compliance, planning and executing Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, evaluating proposals,providing Recommendations to Award (RTA), creating conforming contracts for execution, administering (includingassessment of payment and commercial claims), and closing contracts.We are seeking an individual for a Fly In, Fly Out opportunity working on a two weeks in, two weeks out rotation.Accountabilities:Reporting to the Lead, Procurement & Contracts, you will be responsible for the end-to-end contracts and procurement life cycle. The responsibilities for the role will include:

• Develop and recommend contract and procurement strategies and plans to Project Owners/Managers, ensuring strategies consider appropriate legal, commercial, and technical approach to scope packaging, bidding, awarding, managing, and closing contracts
• Develop monthly contract management KPI’s to drive accountability and recognise achievement
• Lead RFx processes including planning, preparing, and managing of the documents and processes, analysing and evaluating commercial proposals
• Lead the technical evaluation process in coordination with Project Owners/Managers
• Negotiate commercial and legal terms
• Liaises with technical, HSE, legal and other relevant stakeholders in reviewing proposals to mitigate risk exposures
• Recommend to award approval based on safety improvement, operation continuity, cost reduction and compliance
• Ensure effective change management to ensure contract modifications are properly documented and approved
• Ensure contracts are closed out appropriately and in accordance with applicable legislation
• Ensure all records are managed and retained in correct systems
• Assist with developing and documenting contracts management policies, procedures, systems and templates
• Proactively resolve issues that arise between contractors/suppliers and project teams in a professional manner

Qualifications & Experience:The successful candidate will be a clear communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills. Be open and honest with the ability to deliver and receive constructive feedback. You will have a minimum of 7 years full contracts and procurement life cycle experience in mining or heavy industry.

• Bachelor’s degree
• SCM certification an asset
• Experience with SAP and SAP Sourcing an asset
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including SharePoint

Our commitment to you:At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together, and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.Newcrest’s commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online before the advertised application closing date.Job number 982399Advertised 23 AUG 2022Quick Apply

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