Job description

TRS staffing solutions has exciting opportunities for Contracts and Procurement professionals out there to join a leading Mining client as a PROJECT COMMERCIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST. This role will play a key part in driving procurement excellence, commercial performance, and supplier engagement across a complex project environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing contracting strategies, managing service agreements, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring commercial objectives are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.

Work Location: Vancouver or Calgary
Contract Duration: 1 year with possible extension
Employment Type: Independent Contractor

Key Responsibilities

Manage procurement and contract administration activities for a broad range of service categories, including engineering, consulting, environmental services, permitting, staffing, logistics, and transportation.
Support sourcing initiatives and establish Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with key service providers.
Develop procurement and contracting strategies aligned with project objectives.
Determine appropriate commercial models, including lump sum, time & materials, cost-reimbursable, and performance-based structures.
Prepare and issue tender packages and manage the full bid process.
Lead bid clarifications, commercial evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations.
Draft, negotiate, and administer contract agreements, service orders, amendments, and extensions.
Manage contract changes throughout the project lifecycle.
Create and maintain procurement records, purchase orders, and commercial documentation within company systems.
Review invoices and support payment processes in accordance with contractual terms.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure successful execution and service delivery.
Identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes, reduce costs, and mitigate project risks.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure procurement activities support overall schedule and budget objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management, negotiations, category management, and supplier relationship management.
Strong experience in end to end procurement of services agreements for large-scale capital projects or major infrastructure developments.
Strong understanding of commercial and contracting models, including lump sum, cost-reimbursable, target price, and unit-rate agreements.
Demonstrated contract negotiation experience in project-based environments.
Experience working with ERP, procurement, and contract management platforms such as SAP, Ariba.

To apply for this position, please send your resume in Word format to Ziyi.Chen@trsstaffing.com

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

TRS Staffing Solutions (Canada) Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.

Project Commercial Services Specialist

Project Commercial Services Specialist

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