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WorleyCord is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to work with our growing team.

The Senior Contracts Specialist is responsible for the coordination of all third-party services required to support the ongoing operational, production and administrative functions of WorleyCord. This encompasses all aspects of the supply chain from identification, negotiation, recommendation, award, administration and closeout of subcontracts. Other functions of the Senior Contracts Specialist include supporting the business\xe2\x80\x99 short and long term goals with ongoing evaluation and development of subcontractors, improvement and development of processes, procedures and forms where required, negotiation of complex subcontracts or claims and the mentoring of other team members.

The Senior Contracts Specialist reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager in all matters. In functional duties, the incumbent will liaise with all departments and branches including project and site construction managers, the module yard, the fabrication shop, estimators and other internal and external customers of WorleyCord.

What we offer YOU:

• Every Friday afternoon OFF
• RRSP matching program of 5% from day one
• FREE benefits from day one, including generous paramedical and a health spending account
• Generous paid vacation and sick time
• Opportunity to grow your career and be a part of some of world\'s most challenging heavy-oil facilities, gas plants, power-stations and other industrial projects

Working Conditions:

• Edmonton Head Office Hybrid Work from Home based schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Monday-Thursday 8.75 hours per day, Friday 5-hour day). Work from home available Monday and Friday.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation as there is no public transit to our office location of 2455 \xe2\x80\x93 130 Avenue NE, Edmonton, AB T6S 0A4.
• Some projects may require short or long term site support. Flexibility to work on Jobsite locations is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

\xc2\xb7 Establish and maintain an efficient and effective supply chain base through the selection, qualification and ongoing management of suppliers and subcontractors. This will include the implementation and execution of processes with internal and external customers to address subcontractor prequalification, delivery, performance, quality, best value, service, technical improvements, safety and other related items.

\xc2\xb7 Provide information on industry supply chain management practices including strategic sourcing, contract law, proposal solicitation, negotiation strategies, treatment of irregularities, securing best value, subcontract preparation, logistics, performance management, ethics, etc and recommend process improvements accordingly.

\xc2\xb7 Research and recommend the approval of qualified suppliers / subcontractors by evaluating the financial status, capacities, quality, general technical capabilities and improvements, management, performance and delivery trends.

\xc2\xb7 Responsible to work with the various project teams to develop scopes of work, safety and loss control, quality standards and other relevant issues.

\xc2\xb7 Involvement in the ongoing training, operation, and maintenance of the WorleyCord computerized Field Procurement system and the Contracts Administration Management system.

\xc2\xb7 Provide a leadership role in the planning, facilitating, developing, clarification, assessment and recommendation of RFI\xe2\x80\x99s, RFP\xe2\x80\x99s, RFQ\xe2\x80\x99s and other competitive proposal requests.

\xc2\xb7 General subcontract formation, administration and coordination of approved and authorized proposals / agreements.

\xc2\xb7 Maintain professionalism and remain current with new developments through contacts with educational institutions, professional organizations, publications and in house training.

\xc2\xb7 Adhere to all corporate policies and ethics codes, i.e., Corporate Code of Conduct.

\xc2\xb7 Undertake specifically assigned projects relating to the procurement and contract functions and provide summaries, reports, business cases and recommendations on projects along with other activities as required.

\xc2\xb7 Responsible for the development of sourcing strategies and source subcontractors and fabricators according to their past performance and future capabilities relating to HSE, quality, capacity, and execution.

\xc2\xb7 Builds and maintains strategic relationships with key subcontractors to better leverage negotiations. Works in conjunction with senior management and subcontractors on any commercial or performance issues not solvable at the project level.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 10+ years supply chain, procurement, and/or contract experience in a manufacturing, oil & gas or construction environment.
• Preference will be given to those candidates with SCMP accreditation (C.P.P.) and/or post-secondary achievement related to Business Administration, Accounting, Business Planning and Operations, Project Management, Business/Contract Law, Commerce and Management Theories.
• Knowledgeable in Supply Chain Management processes utilized in manufacturing, oil & gas and / or construction environments.
• A high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Maturing negotiation skills.
• Ability to work productively with nominal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written formats.
• Ability to influence decisions and results without alienating people or being adversarial.
• Interpersonal skills \xe2\x80\x93 establish direct working relationships and rapport with all levels within the organization
• Intermediate to advance literacy in all Microsoft office products.

WorleyCord is a fully integrated EPC and General Contractor leader in industrial construction in Alberta and western Canada. Our employees enjoy exciting careers in fabrication, modularization, field installation, and professional support services for some of world\'s most challenging heavy-oil facilities, gas plants, power-stations and other industrial projects.

WorleyCord strives to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviors, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

When you join WorleyCord, you\xe2\x80\x99ll join an equal opportunity employer that believes in the inherent benefits of a diverse workplace, and that promotes inclusion and flexibility. We encourage applications from a diverse population of people that reflects the range of countries, cultures and contexts spanned by our operations.

Attention Staffing & Recruitment Agencies: WorleyCord LP will not pay fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring or placement of a candidate unless a written service agreement has been established and executed between a duly authorized representative of WorleyCord LP and the recruitment/placement firm. In addition, in order to qualify for recruitment fees, all candidate resumes must be submitted to WorleyCord LP through our Human Resources

If you have the passion and talent to keep up, it\'s time to test the limits of what you can become. Find your future with Worley.

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