Strategic Contract Coordinator

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?

Who We Are

We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.

With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.

Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Strategic Contract Coordinator to join our Contract Management Team in Sudbury, ON. This is a permanent position covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers.

The Strategic Contract Coordinator is a key partner in driving successful contract execution and value delivery. Managing the entire contract lifecycle for complex, high-value agreements supporting both continuous operations and project delivery. This role combines strategic planning and hands-on execution to ensure contracts meet technical, logistical, and organizational objectives. 

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage SMEs, technical teams, procurement, legal, and HSE representatives to develop contract scope, technical specifications, business requirements, and cost forecasting.
• Contract Strategy Development: Design complex contract strategies, pricing models, and incentive structures; define contracting models, bidder selection processes, and risk mitigation measures to align with objectives and minimize risks.
• Demand Planning: Analyze past service data for forecasting future needs and ensuring strategic alignment.
• Consolidation and Optimization: Identify opportunities across sites to optimize contract synergies and enhance efficiency.
• Risk Management: Lead risk assessments to mitigate execution, cost, and schedule risks proactively.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory, legal, and company-specific requirements in contracting processes.
• Statement of Work (SOW): Develop and finalize detailed SOWs with stakeholder input to eliminate ambiguities.
• RFP Preparation: Oversee the creation and issuance of comprehensive RFP packages aligned with project goals.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities

About You

Education:

• A College Diploma or Undergraduate Degree in either Business, Supply Chain Management or Engineering (Mining, Civil). 

Experience:

• The ideal candidate will possess 8-10 years of progressive experience in related Vale Contract Management, Project Management, Supply Chain Management/Procurement position.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, SAP and ERP systems is necessary for managing contract data, MS Project and Primavera