Senior Contract Specialist, Commercial

Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love.

Reporting to the Manager, Commercial Excellence, the Senior Contract Specialist, Commercial, is responsible for leading the full contracting lifecycle. This includes developing and recommending contract strategies, such as identifying compensation and market approach models. The process also involves creating detailed contract risk registers and implementing prevention and mitigation strategies. Further responsibilities include driving Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, evaluating proposals, and negotiating agreements. This individual will make recommendations for awards, conform contracts for execution, coordinate contract activities, and ensure contract closure. Coordination with the project teams, and corporate shared service groups is required.

This outstanding individual will collaborate with internal and external lawyers, contracts and procurement professionals, alongside employees and external service providers! They will ensure that company contracts effectively define and lead the legal, commercial, and technical obligations and objectives of the parties involved, protecting and advancing company interests to improve shareholder returns.

Responsibilities

1. Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
2. Provide market information and rate intelligence to the organization to support consultant and contractor engagements
3. Develop and recommend project contracting strategies for a variety of service contracts
4. Curate contract strategies and contract plans, ensuring contract strategies consider appropriate commercial, legal, and technical approach throughout the scope of contracts
5. Develop and maintain Teck’s MSAs for management consultants, ensuring there are appropriate agreements in place for Teck’s strategic partners
6. Oversee the planning, preparation, and management of the RFP documents and process
7. Evaluate commercial proposals and facilitate the evaluation process, ensuring all records are retained
8. Undertake commercial risk assessment on technical documentation forming part the RFP and contract suite
9. Negotiate commercial and legal terms on behalf of the company, including drafting recommended amendments to the legal conditions for approval by corporate counsel
10. Support project managers during execution of the agreement and facilitate performance reviews at the end of the contract.
11. Proactively mentor the Project Managers and functional teams to communicate contract management strategies and considerations throughout all stages of contracts lifecycles
12. Interpret legal and commercial terms and rely on those terms to coordinate contractors, advise project team members to resolve disputes and claims
13. Implement effective change management to ensure contract modifications are accurately detailed and approved
14. Develop accurate contracts management policies, procedures, and templates for the Project Development group
15. Develop quarterly and annual spend reports for high volume contracts and consultants
16. Have a continuous improvement plan each year that strives to improve margin and lower costs associated with service contracts in areas not currently under category management

Qualifications

1. Post-secondary degree in a related field
2. 10+ years of experience in a procurement and contracting role and implementing contract lifecycle activities
3. Proficient knowledge or experience in mining and/or oil and gas sectors is seen as an asset
4. Awareness of project lifecycles, project procedures, project roles and responsibilities
5. Strong understanding and experience with various contract types, models, strategies
6. Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
7. Data analysis and the ability to identify areas where increased commercial support would bring value
8. Excellent critical and conceptual thinking skills
9. Good interpersonal skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills

Why Join Us?

At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure.

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:

• Annual Performance Bonus
• Profit Share Plan
• Health Spending Account
• Personal Spending Account
• Extended Health Care
• Dental and Vision Care
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays
• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Salary Range: $132,000 - $163,000

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

About Teck

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.

Teck is one of Canada's leading mining companies, focused on providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the globe. Our commitment to our people is why Teck has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for seven consecutive years, listed as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and named to the 2024 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck's approach to business and we are proud to be recognized as one of the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.