Senior Contracts SpecialistABOUT THE ROLEWe're hiring a
Senior Contracts Specialist to support TransAlta's Growth Supply Chain team. In this full-time role, you'll work closely with project teams to develop and execute contracting strategies for major construction and EPC initiatives.
Your focus will be on early-stage contract planning, formation, and negotiation with key vendors and contractors. You'll help shape customized contracting plans for each project, ensuring alignment with scope, risk, and commercial objectives.
This role requires strong experience in contract development, administration, and supplier relationship management. You'll provide commercial leadership and help drive value across TransAlta's growth portfolio.
This position is based out of our
Downtown Calgary Head Office, with the flexibility of a
hybrid work schedule.
A DAY IN THE LIFE- Lead the contract development and negotiations with major suppliers and contractors to minimize risk and maximize value to the business (includes development and negotiation of contract terms and conditions and engagement with legal counsel and business partners)
- Advise project leadership and management as to potential risks within contracts
- Develop, lead and negotiate strategic project agreements and implement supply arrangements that meet operational and corporate objectives (includes preparation of bids/proposals, RFX, contract term sheets, risk mitigation strategies etc.)
- Initiate and manage medium to high risk/spend transactions and negotiations that support ongoing projects/growth initiatives or represent a strategic alliance with suppliers (examples include professional service agreements, long term service & maintenance agreements, major equipment supply, letter of intent, and EPC contracts) and EPC agreements that support engineering, and construction.
- Provide process leadership to cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to strategically source externally purchased goods and services in order to maximize value to TransAlta by reducing transactional, service and material costs
- Maintain awareness of market and industry trends and conditions that affect TransAlta's major suppliers, cost of goods or pricing
- Identify new strategic sourcing opportunities and assist internal and external customers with supplier qualification process
- Facilitate regular supplier business and/or strategic reviews and manage major supplier relationships to lead continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with project development planning (including growth initiatives) by analysing and negotiating commercial offerings and arrangements with suppliers
- Manage the resolution of commercial and legal issues with legal counsel including participation in third party dispute resolution, arbitrations and negotiation of settlements
ABOUT YOU- Undergraduate degree in supply chain management, business, economics, law, or equivalent
- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation through PMAC/SCMA or working to accreditation would be in asset to this position
- 10+ years of progressive procurement, commercial or contracting experience coupled with direct experience in major contract negotiation and strategic supplier management
- Demonstrated experience in contract development including solid understanding of legal terms and conditions
- Experience developing creative and innovative approaches to procurement and other business issues along with commensurate risk management skills
- Demonstrated ability in developing negotiating strategies and in negotiating major supplier agreements with performance guarantees, liquidated damages, indemnity clauses and other service and quality expectations
- An energy and desire to be involved in the renewable industry at the cutting edge of new forms of energy
- A strong understanding of Owner Engineer and EPC contract models along with all commercial compensation structures
- Ability to lead high level negotiations and structure discussions to promote and ensure TransAlta's value along with safety and quality
THE PERKS- Competitive salary
- Annual and long-term incentives available for select roles
- Company-matching pension plan
- Flexible health benefits for you and your family
- Generous vacation and personal days
- Learning and development programs
- Employee recognition and rewards
- Annual wellness allowance
Explore our Employee Experience Booklet on our Careers site to see how we support your growth and wellbeing www.transalta.com/careers
