Lead, Contracts and Procurement
Lead, Contracts and Procurement
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05-05-2025
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Job Description
Closing Date: May 16th 2025
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.
Tecks two regional business units North America and Latin America are responsible for Tecks assets through all phases of safe sustainable development operation and closure. The business units are supported by enterprisewide functions that set strategic direction establish standards and provide governance as well as supporting the business through shared services centres of excellence and business partnering.
Reporting to the Director Contracts and Procurement Projects the Lead Contracts and Procurement will play an integral role in the effective operation and continuous improvement of the Contracts and Procurement function for the Projects Group for Teck Resources portfolio of major capital projects.
The Lead will deliver effective and fitforpurpose contracts and procurement management system and provide the onboarding training quality assurance and continuous improvement efforts that support operational excellence and consistency across all standard activities.
Additionally the Lead will cultivate engagement and act as a motivator and advocate for integration and community spirit for all C&P team members.
Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Maintain and demonstrate Tecks commitment to safety and environmental protection as a core value actively promote the incorporation of Tecks core values into all aspects of the contracts function
- Develop maintain and improve Contracts and Procurement management systems including Standards processes procedures and information ensuring interdiscipline efficiency and alignment with best practices and organizational goals
- Champion operational excellence by ensuring high standards in project setup and process efficiency and effectiveness during execution handover to Operations and Closeout
- Ensure consistent application of established processes and standards through handson support in implementation improvement and troubleshooting
- Act as primary C&P representative to the Continuous Improvement (CI) team
- Act as a trusted source of information on Contracts and Procurement practices for Projects and Teck corporate stakeholders
- Support the Director C&P in the business administration of the C&P Department while fostering the development and growth of junior personnel
- Maintain the Contracts and Procurement Projects Procedures Manual including development and updating of PPM content through engagement with all personnel and Projects leadership as appropriate
- Facilitate the integration of lessons learned into the PPM and other standards ensuring continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the department
- Effective utilization of Projects information systems including Oracle Unifier UMT 360 SharePoint Aconex and Microsoft D365
- Provide projects and studies with mentorship and oversight on the use of the Project Procedures Manual (PPM) tailoring its application to projectspecific needs
- Advise on audit and review subjects and schedules ensuring adherence to C&P standards and identifying areas for improvement
- Implement training and onboarding programs for all new personnel ensuring they are wellequipped to contribute to project success
- Ensure all personnel are up to date with mandatory Teck learning assignments and maintaining a knowledge base of other training materials
- Organize and lead teambuilding and educational initiatives fostering collaboration and a positive work environment
- Ensure all Department P&L inputs are current and accurate and support Functional leadership in management of the department budget and expenditure
Qualifications
- 8 years of experience in contracts and procurement roles within project delivery organizations
- 5 years in leadership roles with a focus on systems management training and quality assurance
- A Bachelors degree in a related field is preferred; an MBA is desirable
- Advanced leadership skills particularly in fostering team engagement and operational excellence
- Demonstrated ability to act as an advocate and catalyst for integration morale and community within diverse teams
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills for working across functional and project interfaces
- Proven expertise in developing maintaining and improving project management systems
- Strong familiarity with project management tools and systems such as Oracle Unifier UMT 360 Aconex SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Experience in conducting audits reviews and troubleshooting procedural inefficiencies within a functional or project environment
- Knowledge of integration strategies and fostering collaborative environments within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong background in onboarding career development and training programs for junior team members
- Prior field or operational experience in applying management systems and standards is an asset
- Advanced conceptual thinking skills to align management systems with organizational goals
- Skilled in process efficiency optimization and tailoring systems to meet projectspecific requirements
- Proficient in designing and implementing training programs for personnel development
- Proficient in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Spanish is an asset
$132000 $163000 a year
The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidates relevant experience skills and competencies and considers internal equity.
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 wellbeing. 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
Employer Paid Pension Plan
Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
Paid Sick Leave Vacation and Holidays
Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall wellbeing
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
About Teck
Employment Type
Full-Time
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