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(Internal Title: Contract Administration and Procurement III)
- Facilitate the management and coordination of advanced contract administration and procurement activities associated with contracts under various programs and projects
- Lead the commercial team members in performing commercial management and administration of contracts and procurements
- Manage team dynamics and performance-related issues including the review and approval of timesheets, vacation requests, employee evaluations, employee engagements, etc.
- Liaise with the client representatives on team performance and overall deliverable issues
- Develop new commercial plans, processes, or administration and reporting methods in consultation with all applicable stakeholders
- Determine the human and material resource requirements to successfully administer and manage procurements, contracts, or other commercial elements
- Formulate a resource allocation strategy and utilize this to distribute work against various contracts, claims, procurements, or other commercial issues
- Exercise authority in managing the work and controlling the management of contracts and procurements per the commercial and procurement management plans
- Monitor commercial and procurement staff performance to ensure excellence and adherence to specified deadlines, policies, and procedures
- Review and ensure adherence to the overall commercial terms, schedule, and budget
- Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans through both the procurement and administration process of the contracts
- Track, analyze, and report on performance against commercial requirements, schedules, milestones, budgets, quality measures, and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), and address issues with corrective actions as appropriate
- Evaluate and assure contractual requirements and effectiveness by consulting with clients and commercial staff
- Consult with the assigned Contract Administration and Procurement IV or higher to seek guidance and input during the key phases of the contract or project
- Complete any tasks assigned by the Contract Administration and Procurement IV or higher in an efficient and timely manner
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Office-based - Vancouver
- With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in Contract or Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Undergraduate degree in relevant field of Construction, Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Logistics or Supply Management
- Holding recognized certification in specified fields of Engineering, Contracts Management, Program Management, or Procurement Management including project management certification - PMI (Project Management Institute), Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certificate Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) or equivalent. PMP (Project Management Professional)
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- In-depth understanding of prevailing Commercial and Procurement Management methods
- Thorough knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate contract performance
- Excellent competency in identifying and minimizing risks
- Ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths
- Strong supervision, delegation, and capacity development
- Efficient to effectively lead mid-sized multi-discipline contracts teams
- Fundamental skills to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Project Management software
- Excellent reading and language comprehension
- Readiness to continue professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies in Commercial Management, Procurement, and Project Management software
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate favorable terms under contracts
- Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
- Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
- Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
- Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
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Role Location Annual Salary Range
British Colombia $118,000 to $168,000
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