AddressWho We Are:
Welcome to Vale in Canada. As a leader in the mining industry, our responsibility is to positively impact our people, communities and the environment. We value our workforce and offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.
Vale is a global leader in the production of iron ore and one of the largest producers of nickel. Active in Canada for over 100 years, Vale employs nearly 6,000 people across our corporate office in Toronto and sites in Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador. Applying the latest technologies to sustainably produce nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum group metals, gold and silver is at the heart of what we do.
With our global headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and approximately 125,000 employees in over 30 countries, Vale is constantly growing and changing. We invite you to be part of our evolution.
Our Sudbury Operations have been in existence for more than 100 years. With five mines, a mill, a smelter, a refinery and nearly 4,000 employees it is also one of the largest integrated mining complexes in the world. Sudbury is also home to several administrative sites serving both the Ontario Operations as well as all our North Atlantic Operations.
Our Team:
The Contract Management Team is an integral part of the business supporting Vale’s long-term operating strategy by implementing vendor performance management processes while working with our internal customers and vendor partners to reduce total cost of ownership for services & supplies expenditures. Members of this team work across different locations to ensure all contract management processes are functioning accurately. Team members are also involved in the development of demand strategies as well as performance KPIs, initiatives, best practices and procedures.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Contract Specialist Student for Spring 2023 to join our North Atlantic Contract Management Team based in Sudbury, ON. This is a 12-month position working in a hybrid environment with an equal opportunity to be working in person and working from home.
As a Contract Specialist Student, you will have the opportunity to further your development by providing day-to-day support for various projects and initiatives within the North Atlantic Contract Management Team. You will have a holistic and enriching experience like no other, with opportunities to learn and participate in developing contract scopes, formulating demand for business needs, reviewing contract terms, working with service providers and providing data analysis and other supportive duties to assist the team.
In this position, you will:
- Work directly with supervisors / superintendents in the contract demand planning and execution team to assist in the building of contracts, strategic analysis, supporting execution, formalizing processes and provide an array of other support as required relating to contract management / process improvement
- Assist the contract management team in monitoring spend and trend data
- Assist the contract management team in performing deep dives into contract issues and opportunities
- Manage assigned projects in a manner that meets quality, time, and resource requirements;
- Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in handling critical and sensitive information, records, and reports;
- Have the opportunity to build relationships with people in the business;
- Currently enrolled as a student in a Bachelor of Commerce (Co-Op) Program.
- Concentration in Law, Accounting or Economics is preferred.
- Solid verbal, written and analytical communication skills.
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – particularly Excel.
- Proven time management and organization skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and facilitation skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunities to build your network and lots of fun!
At Vale, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and Vale values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or any other personal consideration that makes us different.
Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Apply:
Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
