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	Reporting to the Supply Chain Management Director, the Manager, Contract Management will be responsible for overseeing and managing the contracts management function pertaining to our multi-billion dollar Major Capital Projects spend. You will be rresponsible for the coordination of the procurement strategies, plans, processes, resources, and interfaces.</p>
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	This position&nbsp;supports planning and scheduling demand, creating service and purchase orders, and fulfilling the service and material requirements. Sets and executes the annual operating plan and budget for Contracts Management. Recommends business policy improvements within the group and for Contracts Management related activities. To be able to undertake this senior role, the ideal candidate should have a broad spectrum of supply chain knowledge and experience. This position is based in Calgary.</p>
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	Responsibilities:</p>
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	1. <strong>Develop and implement procedures, policies, budgets and strategies:</strong><br />
	a. Define long-term service/commodity strategy in-line with company objectives as they relate to Major Capital Projects. Responsible for integrating, guidelines and policies into common and category based procedures and instructions<br />
	b. Establish annual Contracts Management objectives, measures, and performance targets aligned with overall SCM objectives and the broader BRION Energy company objectives<br />
	c. Develop and establish project procurement policies, procedures, and processes to allow development of Procurement Plans that support the project&rsquo;s goals and objectives<br />
	d. Drive global toolkit strategies in support of design, construction and procurement requirements<br />
	e. Develop Procurement budgets for support of project activities<br />
	f. Develop Procurement organisation plans to support the project through the various stage gates<br />
	g. Establish defined practices, methods, and techniques for supplier management, including supplier key performance indicators &amp; scorecard development, data collection &amp; measurement, quarterly vendor reviews, and contractor management.<br />
	h. Develop project scope, high level schedules, budgets and bid documents and ensure compliance.</p>
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	2. <strong>Lead the Contracts Management Function and oversee the Procurement process:</strong><br />
	a. Lead a team of SCM experts in various specialties assigned to ensure delivery of materials, supplies, equipment and services to meet project requirements<br />
	b. Oversee the management and administration of a wide range of contracting strategies, including consultancy, DBM,&nbsp; FEED, EPC, engineering and construction contracts; prepare RFQ/RFPs, review and evaluate proposals, interview proponents, prepare contracts and manage for compliance with contract provisions, budgets and schedules.<br />
	c. Ensure Contracts Management personnel fully understand the business partner&rsquo;s supply requirements and are communicating those requirements throughout the SCM organization according to appropriate processes and channels<br />
	d. Act as lead point of contact for internal customers with regards to Contracts Management activities.<br />
	e. Steward and present budgets and monthly forecasts<br />
	f. Lead project Supplier and/or Subcontractor identification, qualification, and approval.<br />
	g. Drive rationalisation exercise to ensure vendor base is optimum sized for maximum volume/cost savings leverage and that vendor capacity/capability meet demand requirements and objectives.<br />
	h. Lead sourcing estimate and proposal activities, pricing negotiations, and execution with Suppliers and/or Subcontractors.<br />
	i. Periodic assessment of project(s) Suppliers/Subcontractors<br />
	j. Analyse schedule, quality, and financial performance of subcontract suppliers<br />
	k. Negotiate, establish, and monitor payment terms, to include the review, processing, and payment of subcontract supplier invoices<br />
	l. Management of expediting, logistics and traffic with respect to the delivery of supplier equipment and materials delivered to the desired delivery location</p>
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	3. <strong>Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers and vendors</strong><br />
	a. Interface closely with Project Management/BU Leadership to ensure appropriate sourcing measures and metrics are in place and deployed and to ensure Contracts Management is delivering the appropriate services<br />
	b. Team with Project Management to develop Project Procurement Strategies/Plans to support Project deliverables<br />
	c. Counsel, assist and direct subordinates in accomplishing the project procurement objectives. Identify, develop and implement training to enable staff to more efficiently and effectively perform assigned functions. Encourage and promote innovation in obtaining procurement objectives.<br />
	d. Resolve issues escalated by direct reports or others as it relates to Contracts Management<br />
	e. Work with Projects management to develop annual and long range resource staffing plan for Project requirements<br />
	f. Act as a subject matter expert providing guidance related to appropriate procurement and engagement strategies and objectives, with consideration to broader long-term opportunities.<br />
	g. Drive compliance with SCM policies, processes, procedures and strategies by Contracts Management and the BRION Energy Functions (especially Projects and Engineering) on an ongoing basis<br />
	h. Create and maintain a work environment that supports a motivated and productive team and an environment of continuous improvement<br />
	i. Coordinate with the various functions/BU&rsquo;s and Legal&nbsp; in applicable Terms and Conditions development.<br />
	j. Coordinate inspection and Factory Acceptance Testing with Engineering and Quality Management.</p>
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	Qualifications:<br />
	&bull; A degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or Engineering degree/diploma.<br />
	&bull; Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or equivalent training/certification (or related professional designation) is an asset.<br />
	&bull; A minimum of 15 years related experience working on a broad range of projects and/or major operational activities within the oil and gas and/or process/chemical sectors with at least 5 years in management roles of increasing levels of responsibility. Experience with SAGD operations is preferred.<br />
	&bull; Knowledge and experience with procurement best practices, import regulations, competitive bidding, market conditions, general contract terms and conditions.<br />
	&bull; Strong financial abilities and experience managing procurement spending in excess of $750 million.<br />
	&bull; Proven experience in supervising and mentoring others in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with conflicting priorities and limited time available.<br />
	&bull; Negotiation skills, including the ability to reconcile conflicting service and financial requirements and to recover compensation for poor performance. Overcomes obstacles and adapts approach to achieve desired results.<br />
	&bull; Demonstrate excellent presentational skills and ability to work at the most senior levels within the company, governmental agencies, suppliers and contractors. An assured and competent personal style providing confidence in those one interfaces with.<br />
	&bull; Strong leadership and management in leading high-performance teams required<br />
	&bull; Use software tools and personal computers for technical analysis, word processing, presentations, and spreadsheet applications.<br />
	&bull; A team player in a multi-cultural environment and will interact at all levels within the corporate Dover Opco organization.<br />
	&bull; Demonstrated continuous efforts to improve project performances, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work co-operatively and jointly to provide quality seamless Client service.</p>
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