Yara International
Yara International
Yara International develops crop nutrition and industrial solutions aimed at supporting food production and lower-impact industry. Its portfolio includes fertilizers, biostimulants, and nitrogen-based products for a range of industrial applications. The company also works on sustainable agriculture and clean ammonia initiatives that contribute to the emerging hydrogen economy.

Contract Specialist at Yara International — Hybrid

Manage procurement, negotiations, and supplier performance for Yara International’s nitrogen fertilizer plant in Belle Plaine. Support maintenance, construction, and capital projects through effective contract management.

Description

  • Oversee service, supply, construction, engineering, and maintenance contracts from initial sourcing and negotiation through renewal, amendment, and closeout.
  • Develop competitive bid packages, scopes of work, commercial assessments, and contract provisions that address value, compliance, safety, and risk.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, procurement teams, legal counsel, contractors, and suppliers on sourcing approaches, commercial matters, and supplier partnerships.
  • Track contractor performance, compliance, spending, invoices, and contractual obligations while identifying improvements and contributing to audits, forecasting, and cost control.
  • Apply contracting expertise to plant turnarounds, major maintenance work, capital projects, change orders, and complex service and construction agreements, including periods of extended hours when needed.

Requirements

  • At least five years of relevant experience in contract management, procurement, supply chain, project controls, or commercial management, preferably within a heavy industrial setting.
  • Demonstrated strength in contract drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving, including a record of achieving savings and managing complex service and construction agreements.
  • Working knowledge of commercial and legal contract terminology, relevant legislation, procurement and strategic sourcing methods, and contractor and supplier prequalification.
  • Familiarity with industrial maintenance, turnaround and capital project contracting, and project execution, together with a strong commitment to safety and ethical practices.
  • Strong analytical, financial, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to oversee multiple contracts and competing priorities.
  • Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
  • SCMP, CPSM, PMP, or an equivalent certification is considered an asset.

Benefits

  • Bonus program.
  • Enhanced maternity, adoption, and parental leave top-up.
  • Health and dental benefits.
  • Optional vacation enhancement.
  • Paid lunch break.
  • Pension and savings plans.
  • Wellness and employee assistance plan.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.

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