Job Category: Supply Chain
Location: Saskatoon
Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)
At Cameco we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.
About Us
Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to energize a clean-air world. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.
The Role
Cameco is looking for a motivated, team-oriented professional who values integrity, safety and the environment and strives to incorporate those values into their everyday achievements. As a sr. contract specialist, you’ll play a key role on project teams in the execution of capital expenditure projects.
In this role, you will:
- As a member of the project procurement team, you will work closely with capital project teams, contracts administrators and site stakeholder teams to plan and execute procurement and contracting activities
- Guiding and advising stakeholders on procurement best practices and solutions to achieve project deliverables
- Collaborate with project teams to develop sourcing and contracting strategies for all goods and services needed to deliver assigned projects
- Develop and initiate requests for information, quotations and proposals, evaluating bids, completing award recommendations, contract conformance and execution in compliance with Cameco’s policies, standards and codes
- Consul with internal legal counsel to negotiate terms and conditions and advise stakeholders.
- Negotiate and resolve disputes with vendors and contractors
- Responsible for coaching and mentoring the team members on best practices and work processes.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in commerce or engineering
- A minimum of seven years of experience, specifically in supply chain management
- Extensive experience in negotiating, developing, and executing large contracts for consulting services , construction, and complex equipment.
- Procurement experience supporting capital projects, applicable bidding experience in the Canadian Market and excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
- Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
Recommended:
- A Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or another comparable designation
- Previous experience with SAP or Similar ERP System
Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes:
- Competitive compensation program with base and variable pay
- Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account
- Fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- RRSP and RPP matching program
- Career development opportunities Relocation costs
Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered.
You will have the opportunity to work remote in this position. However, there may be the need for intermittent meetings in the Saskatoon office/travel to site. The details of this flex work arrangement will be discussed with you in the recruitment process.
This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.
Req ID #: 40541
Posted: November 19, 2024
Posting end date: December 5, 2024
Salary Range: $95,000-$118,000
The physical and psychological safety of our employee’s is a top priority at Cameco. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose accommodation requirements, if contacted in relation to a job opportunity. Information received will be addressed confidentially and Cameco’s Workplace Inclusion and Accommodation Program document is available upon request. Successful candidates for all positions that will work at Safety Sensitive Sites or Safety Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment. Marijuana remains in a user’s system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test.
