Contract Specialist

Job summary

The Contract Specialist manages the full lifecycle of service, supply, and construction contracts, including sourcing, negotiation, and performance monitoring. They partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure compliance, cost control, and effective risk management throughout the contract lifecycle.

Job details

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.About the Unit Yara Belle Plaine is a world class producer of nitrogen fertilizer. Yara International is a global fertilizer company, with operations in over 60 countries around the world. Yara's dynamic global presence and unique business model allows the company to be an industry shaper. Belle Plaine is in Saskatchewan, Canada 50 km west of Regina on highway #1.Responsibilities The Contract Specialist manages the full lifecycle of contracts for goods and services, ensuring agreements deliver value, minimize risk, and support business objectives. The role is responsible for contract negotiations, contractor and supplier management, compliance, and the effective administration of commercial agreements while maintaining alignment with company policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals. Manage the full lifecycle of service, supply, construction, engineering, and maintenance contracts, from sourcing and negotiation through renewal, amendment, and closeout. Prepare competitive bid documents, scopes of work, commercial evaluations, and contract terms that support value, compliance, safety, and effective risk management. Partner with internal stakeholders, procurement, legal counsel, contractors, and suppliers to support sourcing strategies, resolve commercial issues, and build strong supplier relationships. Monitor contractor performance, compliance, expenditures, invoices, and contractual commitments, recommending improvements and supporting audits, forecasting, and cost control. Provide contracting expertise for plant turnarounds, major maintenance activities, capital projects, change orders, and complex service and construction agreements, including extended hours when required. Education, Experience & Skill Five or more years of relevant experience in contract management, procurement, supply chain, project controls, or commercial management, preferably in a heavy industrial environment. Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated success delivering cost savings and managing complex service and construction agreements. Sound knowledge of commercial and legal contract language, applicable legislation, procurement and strategic sourcing practices, and contractor and supplier prequalification. Understanding of industrial maintenance, turnaround and capital project contracting, and project execution, with a strong commitment to safety and ethical conduct. Strong analytical and financial acumen, communication and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to manage multiple contracts and competing priorities. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. SCMP, CPSM, PMP, or a comparable certification is an asset. Be Part of Our Team- Why Work For Us- What we Offer Yara Belle Plaine offers a highly competitive total compensation package including:• Bonus Program• Enhanced Top up for Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave• Health and Dental Benefits• Optional Vacation Enhancement• Paid Lunch Break• Pension & Savings Plans• Wellness and Employee Assistance Plan• Professional Development and Training Opportunities Contact details Deanna Milton, People & Culture ManagerApply no later than October 20, 2026 Knowledge grows through differencesYara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks. As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.

What you’ll do

The Contract Specialist manages the full lifecycle of service, supply, and construction contracts, including sourcing, negotiation, and performance monitoring. They partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure compliance, cost control, and effective risk management throughout the contract lifecycle.

Requirements

Candidates must have five or more years of experience in contract management or procurement, preferably within a heavy industrial environment. A degree or diploma in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management is required, along with strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Bonus Program
• Enhanced Top up for Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave
• Health and Dental Benefits
• Optional Vacation Enhancement
• Paid Lunch Break
• Pension & Savings Plans
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Plan
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities

Listed skills

• SAP · Preferred
• Supply Chain · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Contract Management
• Procurement
• Supply Chain
• Contract Negotiation
• Strategic Sourcing
• Project Controls
• Commercial Management
• Contract Drafting
• Supplier Management
• Financial Acumen
• Stakeholder Management
• SAP
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Risk Management
• Industrial Repair And Maintenance
• Cost Control
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Change Orders
• Business Objectives
• Project Implementation
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Fertilizers
• Auditing
• Business Administration
• Communication
• Construction Engineering
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Forecasting
• Invoicing
• Problem Solving
• Legislation
• Negotiation
• Operations
• Regulatory Requirements
• SAP Applications
• Supply Chain Management
• Shaper
• Business Strategies
• Supplier Relationship Management

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Agriculture
• Consulting
• Contract Specialist
• Contracts Analyst
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents