Procurement and Contracts Specialist

Horizon Recruitment?Inc.?is conducting the search for a?Procurement and Contracts Specialist?for our large BC based client. This role will manage a portfolio of contracts focusing on a number of BC based projects.

Initially a 12 month contract term, this position will focus on long term projects and may continue for multiple contract extensions or, conversion to a permanent position.

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Responsibilities:

• Manage post award vendor relationships with service providers
• Act as owner’s representative in all contract negotiations with external vendors
• Manage all change orders, claims and scope inquiries
• Develop and manage vendor KPI’s and scorecards
• Track project budgets and schedules for contract portfolio
• Assist with the development of scope of work and RFx for construction tenders
• Liaise with project managers, engineers and construction / site managers to ensure vendors are completing work to schedule and to required quality levels.

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Requirements:

• University level degree ideally in engineering or construction management disciplines.
• Support pre-award RFx process.
• 5 years of experience working in a project environment, ideally within an EPC environment.
• 3 years of experience working in Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas etc.
• 5 years of experience in contract administration / contract management
• Exceptional communication skills. Both written and verbal.
• Customer service focused approach to contract management
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

Rewards:

• $45-$55/hr

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas:?Finance & Supply Chain