Senior Contract Specialist (Operations)

• Manage day-to-day contract and procurement work to support the operations of the LNG plant, including but not limited to procurement of goods and services, with a strong focus on planning and executing maintenance and repairs, turnarounds and facility related contracts.
• Lead procurement and contracting activities in support of client needs - Understand internal needs, external market, develop go-to market recommendations, RFP packages, and execute commitments using established procedures and standard documents/forms.
• Analyze suitability of potential suppliers in accordance with Company vendor qualification criteria. Maintain records of approved, current, and potential suppliers by commodity or service.
• Develop and lead formal RFx processes for long-term commitments and sizable contractual obligations.
• Perform pre-bid and pre-award meetings. Analyzes suitability of bids dependent on time constraints, cost, terms and conditions, HSSE, and quality assurance. Prepares bid evaluations and seeks appropriate approvals of awards.
• Monitor and report on status of procurement and contract completion for activities of the team members you are supporting.
• Contract administration and Supplier Performance Management - On-going support of contract management plans and the coordination of managing key performance indicators.
• Manage all post award contract administration in SAP to ensure compliance and efficiency. Play a key role in supporting VP, Procurement and Supply Chain in developing business requirements and relevant procedures for Contract award and post award related system and process development.
• External Stakeholder Engagement – Lead interactions and manage deliverables with key external stakeholders related to procurement & contract planning and activities.

• Over 10 years of hands-on experience in an Operations Procurement & Supply Chain environment, ideally in the refineries, petro-chemical or related manufacturing environment, and directly involved in the end to end process related to service contracts in repairs, maintenance and turnaround.
• Knowledge of Canadian marketplace especially British Columbia labor market including business practice and local communities is desirable.
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business, Management, Accounting & Finance or professional certification is desirable.
• Experience in oil and gas downstream, capital projects, General Maintenance Contractor or manufacturing maintenance is considered a strong asset.

• Are willing to comply with WLNG's drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Undergo a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.

• Experience working with large multi-disciplinary teams and contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset.
• Communication/interpersonal skills – interacting with front-line workers through to management and all hierarchical levels.
• Accepts responsibility and demonstrates a commitment to the delivery of tasks and targets.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks, and change priorities within tight time frames.
• Demonstrates and seeks accountability within the team.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Expertise with a variety of computer programs (e.g., MS Office, SAP S4 Hana)
• Motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes.
• Shares knowledge readily and encourages personal development.
• A valid driver’s license (with abstract) and passport.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• This role will be a combination of office and site based.

Pacific Energy Canada