The contract administrator is responsible for the management and smooth running of the contracts implemented by the company. He/she serves as the link between the supplier and the company and ensures smooth running of the contract deliverables including payment schedule, contract amendments and time frame. He/she may take part in preparing proposal requests and contract models. He/she can support contract negotiation with suppliers and subcontractors, while ensuring transfer of inherent risks to the latter. -Prepare and validate payment slips. -Take part in weekly meetings. -Obtain production schedule and validation from the Quality Assurance Group to incorporate inspection points. -Ensure follow-up of production schedule and intervene when necessary if there are problems with suppliers or to obtain information internally at Enerkem. -The contract administrator is the contact point between the supplier and Enerkem during the entire contract. -Follow-up of contractual and administrative problems with supplier and subcontractors when necessary. -Manage payment requests from suppliers. -Manage disputes in the course of the contract and advance file if necessary; -Visit supplier (or subcontractors) if necessary. -Keep project director informed about work progress.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
-University degree in Administration or Engineering or training coupled with relevant experience. -10 years relevant experience among which 5 in contract management. -Experience in supply chain management or in contract or project management. -Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented. -Experience in production, planning or metal fabrication an asset. -Perfectly bilingual in French and English (spoken and written). -Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite. -Available for occasional travelling.