Contract Specialist

TRS is working with a global leader in the resource sector, recognized for delivering sustainable value through responsible operations and innovative projects. Their Latin America portfolio includes large-scale developments and sustaining capital initiatives that prioritize safety, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. These projects offer exciting opportunities to work on complex contracting and procurement strategies within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

We are seeking a COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS ADVISOR (ENGLISH/SPANISH BILINGUAL)

to support our client's contracting and procurement activities for studies and sustaining capital projects across multiple regions. This dynamic role offers opportunities to influence early-stage studies and contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives within a global heavy industry portfolio.

Work Location: Remote work within BC or AB

Employment Type: Independent Contractor

Contract Duration: 1 year term with possible extension

Hourly Rate: Commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities

- Manage end-to-end strategic sourcing for goods and services supporting studies and sustaining capital projects.

- Develop and execute procurement plans, RFx processes, and sourcing strategies, including bidder qualification, bid evaluations, and supplier negotiations.

- Lead contract negotiation, formation, and operationalization in ERP systems (SAP, Ariba), ensuring compliance with governance and ESG standards.

- Administer pre-award and post-award activities, including contract management, performance monitoring, change orders, and close-out.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with project objectives and maintain accurate documentation for Stage-Gate requirements.

- Drive systems optimization for procurement and contract management processes.

Qualifications

- Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering.

- Minimum 5+ years of experience in procurement, contracting, or supply chain within heavy industry (energy, mining, or EPC projects).

- Familiarity with capital projects and study-phase contracting; major project experience is not mandatory.

- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, with proven ability to engage stakeholders effectively.

- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Ariba preferred) and ability to optimize processes.

- Must speak fluent English and Spanish

to support projects in Chile, Peru, Argentina, Mexico, Canada, US, and Ghana.

- Candidates with energy project experience and sustaining capital exposure are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this position, please send your resume in Word format to vivian.ramos@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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.