WHO WE ARE:

Welcome to Vale. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. Together. We value our workforce and strive to offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.
Vale Base Metals is one of the world’s largest producers of high-quality nickel and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil, we are delivering the critical building blocks for a cleaner, greener future.
Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, build renewable energy solutions, and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.
We invite you to be part of our evolution.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently seeking a Contract Optimization Specialist to join our North Atlantic Contract Management Office in Sudbury. This is a permanent position.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Contract Management Supervisor for the North Atlantic Contract Management Office, under the umbrella of the North Atlantic Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) group.
The North Atlantic - Contract Optimization Specialist plays a pivotal role in identifying and minimizing risks associated with the availability, measurability and/or performance of critical goods and services contracts. The position leads strategic improvement projects to restore or enhance control of critical contracts, safeguard vendor relations, and support ongoing Contract Lifecycle demand planning and continuous improvement efforts. This position works closely with Regional Contract Management and Procurement/Warehousing resources and Vendors to investigate critical contract problems and opportunities and effectively manage changes to critical contracts across North Atlantic Operations sites.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIFIC SKILLS:

Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Legal, Commerce or Engineering is preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is desirable.
Related Employment Experience: 5 - 7 years progressive experience in related Vale contract management, project management, and/or contract administration/procurement roles is required.
Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook and Project; advanced knowledge of Excel is required. Working knowledge of SAP is required. Experience with Power BI is considered an asset. Knowledge of other ERP systems is considered an asset.
Must possess expert knowledge of entire contract management / administration / procurement cycles. This includes reviewing scopes of work and change orders, administering or resolving contract management claims and conducting audits relating to Safety, Schedule, Scope, Quality or Cost. Must possess knowledge of project management methodology and tools, continuous improvement cycle and management of change process.
Technical Knowledge – Comprehensive Understanding of Vale Business systems - Supply Chain / Contract Lifecycle, Inventory Management process, Project Management Methodology, Continuous Improvement Cycle, Management of Change, Finance, HSE, Operations and Maintenance
System Knowledge - Comprehensive Understanding of SAP System
Numeric Logic - Proficient use of spreadsheets, analysis and interpretation of statistical data. Understanding and application of mathematical concepts.

INCLUDE TO TRANSFORM

At Vale, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.
Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
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Apply By: May 22, 2024

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