K+S Aktiengesellschaft

Contracts Specialist, Projects

LocationSaskatoon, SK
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


This is Us

We enrich life through the sustainable extraction and refinement of minerals to indispensable products and through our working environment, which is unique. Because it stands for everything that really matters in life: Trust, team spirit and meaningfulness for 11,000 employees at 51 locations on five continents. Welcome to K + S.



Your Responsibilities

As part of the Integrated Project Management Team (IPMT), and reporting to the Senior. Contracts Specialist, Projects, the Contracts Specialist, Projects is responsible for the full range of contract formation and services required for Ramp Up Projects. The Contracts Specialist, Projects works with key stakeholders to understand the requirements for all areas related lead to the contracts process.


Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

Leads the full range of procurement processes for contracts in a cross-functional group environment, prioritizing work based on criticality and time requirements.

Develops and implements contract strategies, supports and implements negotiating strategy, and executes the formation, management and delivery of successful contracts.
Serves as primary contact ensuring that all formation duties of assigned contracts are met.
Guides internal stakeholders on Procurement Policies and Procedures (including documentation requirements).
Prepares and administers requests for proposals and/or quotations (RFP/RFQ):
Leads sourcing development for contracts by participating in project kick off meetings, soliciting and evaluating bidder proposals, negotiating commercial terms and conditions, providing recommendations for contract award and issuing purchase orders and contracts for engineering, construction and miscellaneous services with a broad range of criticality and complexity levels.
Identifies continuous improvement opportunities within the procurement process
Pre-qualifies suppliers and contractors to reduce risk and increase ROI
Evaluates contract changes to ensure effective change management and mitigate financial implications.
Prepares and executes contract change management documents.
Confirms contractor progress payment requests and invoices are in accordance with contract terms and conditions.
Acts as the primary point of contact for any contract term disputes escalated by the IPMT or contractor.
Supports and advances internal KPI requirements for cost savings, contract cycle time, tracking, inclusion and diversity including Indigenous Relations initiatives.


Benefits


We enrich your life

By living our common K+S values across all our locations in the world: We are optimistic about our future, collaborative in building it, and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We remain agile in an ever-changing world. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable, protecting future generations.

We are committed to being a company where every employee can contribute, grow and thrive, and where we reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. We are working toward a truly inclusive environment, because we know that the amazing array of differences in our backgrounds, competencies, experiences, race, gender, age, beliefs, sexual orientation, identity and their intersections is key to the longevity, sustainability and growth of our organization.

In a career with K+S Potash Canada (KSPC), you can look forward to:

Good People and Great Culture

Be part of a team committed to building an innovative and diverse culture. KSPC is growing our business, delivering exciting new opportunities, and giving back to the communities where we live and work.

Challenge and Growth

We support your growth and potential through professional development, training, and a robust performance recognition program.

Valuable Compensation

Our total target compensation is competitive and benchmarked to the market. We have a Pay-for-Performance philosophy that includes two components: fixed (base) pay, and a short-term incentive (bonus) that rewards employees for their contributions towards corporate, team and individual successes.

Supporting Benefits

Our comprehensive, employer-paid benefits program includes Life, Disability, Health and Dental, as well as competitive Retirement benefits, Employee and Family Assistance Program, paid work time to help out in your community (volunteer with a sports team or a charitable organization of your choice) and more! We offer a Health Spending Account for extras, like more expensive glasses, or a Wellness Account that covers recreational items, like your park camping fees, hunting or fishing license, and your gym membership.


Requirements


Your Profile

Our company values and recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience. The ideal candidate will have:

5-10 years relevant contracts experience, negotiating and/or administering construction contracts of medium to high complexity (>$15M), preferably on major projects.

College diploma or university degree in Business, Accounting, Purchasing or related field.
Certification preferred, including one of Supply Chain Certification, SCM Diploma, SCMP Designation, or equivalent.
Demonstrated relationship building skills with internal and external clients.
Excellent computer skills, including ERPs, Microsoft Office and Outlook
Must have strong written and verbal skills
Knowledge of legislation and regulatory environment as it relates to contract and supply chain management.

Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug and alcohol testing.

To ensure consideration for this role, please apply by June 4, 2025.

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