Job Description

Company Overview

Sherritt is a world leader in the mining and refining of nickel and cobalt \xe2\x80\x93 metals essential for the growing adoption of electric vehicles. Sherritt\xe2\x80\x99s Technologies group creates innovative, proprietary solutions for natural resource-based industries around the world to improve environmental performance and increase economic value. Sherritt is also the largest independent energy producer in Cuba.

Across all of our operations, safety is our top priority and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We offer a work environment where team members are truly valued, and have what they need to thrive in their role and make a meaningful impact.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity exists in our Metals Division in Fort Saskatchewan for a Contracts Coordinator / Administrator.

Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Contracts, the Contracts Coordinator / Administrator will be accountable for contract formation, contract administration, data analysis, and system updates in support of the sourcing and contracting process.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for contract formation, amendment and execution, including drafting, updating, reviewing and completing contract documents, and facilitating the approval process with support from Legal where appropriate.
• Lead role for contract renewal, including monitoring expiring contracts, planning contract renewals, engaging external and internal stakeholders, amending contracts and updating systems and tools.
• Update systems and tools in a timely manner upon contract implementation, amendment or price update. This includes the contract repository, contract database, and rate uploads..
• Maintain and monitor contract documentation filing and systems to ensure proper records retention and effective contract management.
• Support procurement strategy definition, strategic sourcing and supplier meetings with data collection and analysis, compilation of business requirements, and market intelligence.
• Ensure all contract administration activities comply with current regulatory, legal and Sherritt policy requirements.
• Develop and sustain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers of goods & services, other commercial entities and customers.
• Ensure contract documents and data are correct and up-to-date in Sherritt\xe2\x80\x99s systems and tools (contract repository, contract database, ERP).
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators both internally for the department and externally with all services providers with the view to optimization the performance of the global Supply Chain.
• Seek continuous improvement opportunities through identifying optimized ways of working with vendors in collaboration with supply chain team members and end users.

Qualifications and Skills

• Professional certificate \xe2\x80\x93 SMT or equivalent years of experience in lieu of 3+ years in contract management or related experience
• Working knowledge of contracting, supplier relationship management and stakeholder engagement best practices
• Working knowledge of management information systems
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, with all levels of the organization
• Data Analytics skills and experience with ability to collect, interpret and apply internal and external data and turn them into meaningful business information
• Meeting facilitation skills
• Conflict resolution/mediation skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

What Sherritt Can Offer You

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and retirement savings programs that holistically support employee wellbeing
• Generous paid time off to support and empower employee work/life balance
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and dynamic work environment

Application Deadline: The job posting will remain open until qualified candidates are selected.

We thank all candidates for their application. Only qualified candidates will be contacted directly and engaged in the interview process.

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