PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS SUPERINTENDENT
GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NL
JOB DESCRIPTION:
HR Project Partners is currently accepting resumes for a Procurement and Contracts Superintendent on behalf of our client, Equinox Gold, Valentine Gold Mine. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 15 years of experience in the procurement of materials and services in an industrial and construction setting.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a plan to determine the strategic value of the procurement function as well as developing and implementing the contract management and change management processes.
This position works Monday – Friday from the Grand Falls-Windsor office with ad-hoc travel to the mining operations.
To apply for this position, please do so by clicking on the following URL link: https://career47.sapsf.com/career?company=marathongo
Deadline to apply: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Procurement
- Supervise and coordinate activities of buyers and support staff engaged in purchasing and distributing of equipment, materials, products, or services in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Collaborate with management in the preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts for purchase of equipment, materials, products, or services in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Establish standards procedures to accomplish procurement of a variety of equipment, materials, products, or services in a cost-effective manner while ensuring the alignment with Industrial and Employment Benefits Agreement.
- Prepare and assign purchase orders and change notices to purchasing agents.
- Formulate and coordinate procurement proposals and be instrumental in all site purchasing, warehouse services, stock take, and reconciliations.
- Identify and assess commercial and contractual risks and implement controls for mitigation of identified risks.
Contract and Change Management
- Developing and recommending contract strategies and contract plans, ensuring contract strategies consider appropriate legal, commercial, and technical approach to scope packaging, bidding, awarding, managing, and closing contracts.
- Ensure and manage the request for proposal (RFP) process including:
- Planning, preparing, and managing RFP documents;
- Analyzing and evaluating commercial proposals;
- Managing the technical evaluation process;
- Negotiating commercial and legal terms;
- Recommending award based on overall best value;
- Conforming, executing, and awarding resulting contracts; and
- Ensuring all records are managed and retained.
- Ensure that contracts are awarded and managed in accordance with the company’s practices and be instrumental in local contracting and operational contract management.
- Oversee the amendment, extension, termination, and renegotiation of contracts.
- Evaluate or monitor contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts and to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Develop, implement, and update sourcing plans and contract management procedures.
- Write, negotiate, evaluate, and execute contracts.
- Dispute resolution
- Create value added relationships and communicate with suppliers for smooth execution of contracts and orders.
Health and Safety
- Lead and promote a culture and environment of positive health and safety practices
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in the procurement of materials and services in an industrial and construction setting (Mining preferred).
- Completion of an Undergraduate Degree in Business with a concentration in Procurement and Contracts Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) preferred or other related designation.
- An equivalent level of education and 10 years industry experience.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in supervisory or managerial roles.
- Previous experience with various contract types, models, and strategies.
- Experience in Procurement and Contracts Management in a major industrial setting.
- Experience working within Industrial and Employment Benefits Agreements as it relates to Procurement and Contracts.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ATTRIBUTES:
- Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills.
- People oriented and results driven.
- Proficient in S4/HANA SAP environment.
- Strong ability to work under pressure and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
- Superior organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Exceptional ability to effectively deal with a variety of stakeholder requests and issues.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
ABOUT EQUINOX GOLD, VALENTINE GOLD MINE:
Equinox Gold Corporation is engaged in the exploration and development of the Valentine Gold Project (the “Project”) located in the central region of Newfoundland and Labrador. Once in production, it will be the largest gold mine in Atlantic Canada and a major employer in the province. Equinox is a public corporation (TSX:EQX) headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with a regional office located in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL.
Additional corporate and Project information is available at www.equinoxgold.com
ABOUT US:
HR Project Partners Inc. (HRPP) is a Human Resources consulting company offering various services in Human Resources, both to individuals and to companies. One of those services is recruitment for companies on a provincial and national basis.
HR Project Partners is an equal opportunity employer.
While HR Project Partners appreciates all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Work Location: In person
