Contract Specialist

About Burgundy Diamond Mines

Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and delivers ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Tracing diamonds end-to-end from its world-renowned Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, right through to retail diamond sales, creates unquestionable diamond origin and traceability.

Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy has established itself in the market through its innovative strategy and unique vertically integrated business model, focused on capturing margins along the full value chain of the diamond market. Burgundy is part of CanadaMark, a program that assures manufacturers, retailers and customers, that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.

Burgundy has an office and a cutting and polishing facility in Perth, Australia, an office in Calgary, Canada and a diamond sales office in Antwerp, Belgium.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager Supply Chain – Contracts, the Contract Specialist is responsible for all procurement planning, sourcing (RFx and evaluation), contract negotiations, contract execution and contract administration. This position will manage a portfolio of service spend with respect to procuring and managing to contract terms. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented, self-motivated professional, with superior communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

This position will be permanently based in Calgary, AB, and work a Monday to Friday schedule at the Corporate office. Occasional travel to the Ekati mine site will be an ongoing requirement.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Forecasting, planning, and managing contract services according to the annual business plan.
• Building strong business understanding and relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Understanding and adherence to the company Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA) and Socio-Economic Agreement (SEA) commitments to meet or exceed annual spend targets with Northern and Northern Indigenous Suppliers.
• Preparing and evaluating go-to-market initiatives (RFI, RFP etc.).
• Negotiating, writing, and maintaining contracts on behalf of the company.
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
• Collaborating with external legal counsel to ensure Terms & Conditions are appropriately negotiated based on the risk profile of the contract.
• Clearly explaining contract terminology to clients and other interested parties in simple, everyday language. Providing contract summary and overview to internal business partners for effective use and execution of contract.

Education/Experience & Skills

• An ideal Contract Specialist will possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in one of numerous possible fields: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or Law.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation would be considered an asset.
• A combination of education and experience outside of the above standards may also be considered.
• Strong capability in managing relationships with upper management, internal business partners, and suppliers is essential.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience, preferably in Contract Administration in a mining or industrial setting.
• Previous experience with SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is preferred.
• Proficiency with key office software tools such as the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and potential conflicting priorities and goals between these parties to the overall benefit of the company.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to negotiate both in-person and through written communication with stakeholders and suppliers’ clients.
• Intimate knowledge of contract language and types, with the ability to write and edit contracts clearly and concisely.
• Good organization skills and the ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and suggest solutions for problems, customer complaints, and supplier concerns.

What we offer

At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our employees. We believe in establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.

We are dedicated to developing our workforce and creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities. We build capacity within our workforce by offering leadership training, apprenticeship positions, and adult education initiatives.

Burgundy Diamond Mines offers a competitive salary, performance bonus, and total compensation package, including company-paid extended health, dental and vision care, an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), employer-matched pension, generous paid vacation and personal days, as well as a Dependent Scholarship Program and employee discounts. On-site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym, and recreation facilities.

Additional Information

The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants from our Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.

Visit https://burgundydiamonds.com/ to apply.

Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.