Senior Contracts Specialist

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Job Summary: The Senior Contracts Specialist is responsible for planning, delivering, and administering high-complexity contractual agreements, seeking to add value and reduce costs. Key Highlights: 1. Lead procurement strategies to maximize Teck's value. 2. Ensure continuity and success of contract management on the project. 3. Promote efficiency and value through cost reduction and initiatives. **Location:** Lima, Peru **Employment Type:** Regular full-time **Work Location:** Hybrid About **Zafranal** Zafranal is a copper and gold project projecting an annual copper production of approximately 126,000 tonnes during its first five years of operation. It is located in the Arequipa region, Majes district, approximately four hours by road from the city of Arequipa, Peru. **Application Deadline: September 06, 2026** Reporting to the Contracts Leader, the **Senior Contracts Specialist** will be responsible for planning, delivering, and administering high-complexity contractual agreements, including but not limited to project management contracts, construction contracts under various delivery models, complex services contracts, or a set of contractual agreements of comparable cumulative magnitude. Collectively, these activities aim to add value, reduce the lifecycle cost of services and works procured by the Projects Group (or its agents) for Teck’s Projects — all aligned with Teck’s values and purpose. The position is based in Lima on a 5x2 work schedule. **Key Responsibilities:** * Be a courageous safety leader, complying with and championing safety and environmental rules, regulations, critical controls, and procedures. * Define procurement strategy through analysis of packages, market analysis, and opportunity assessment aligned with the Project’s strategic objectives — as well as optimal utilization of the human capital within the team managed, to maximize Teck’s value. * Define minimum requirements for all procurement processes, and ensure appropriate and “fit-for-purpose” controls are established to optimize commercial terms with contractors and protect Teck, including its reputation and brand. * Plan, tender, administer, and close requested contractual agreements within appropriate timelines for the Project and in strict compliance with applicable governance. Where supervising agency-managed contracts, ensure mechanisms exist to maintain or exceed their quality level. * Ensure continuity of contract management as a key element for project success and risk management, providing timely commercial agreements meeting internal customers’ specifications without disrupting project continuity. * Enhance service level and performance by delivering commercial agreements offering best value in accordance with our Code of Conduct and governance framework. * Promote efficiency through cost reduction and implementation of cost-efficiency initiatives across our internal processes, continuously driving value creation. * Promote effectiveness and efficiency through diverse methodologies, including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluation, project schedule analysis aligned with requirements, and best practices in contract management for mega-projects — ensuring project success through consistent behavior and sound governance. * Define optimal procurement strategies to incorporate local enterprises into the value chain and integrate corporate social responsibility strategy into Teck’s business activities. * Provide appropriate reporting on all contract formation and administration processes under their purview. **Requirements:** * Professional degree in Commercial Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Economics, Mining Engineering, Law, or related fields. * MBA, master’s degree, or postgraduate qualification in Contract Management, Construction Management, or Supply Chain is preferred. * Minimum 7 years’ experience in the mining and/or construction industry. * 5 years’ experience conducting tenders for contracts on high-complexity mining projects exceeding USD 15M, and 10 years’ experience administering high-complexity, high-value contracts exceeding USD 15M on mining construction projects. Additional experience managing EPCM, EP, CM, EPC, or similar construction contracts valued above USD 30M will be considered. * Experience managing contracts with national and international Tier-1 contractors and/or suppliers. * Experience managing large-scale projects, negotiation skills, and risk management in complex contracts during mine construction phase. * Experience preparing performance reports and control dashboards. * Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with ERP systems or similar solutions, and reporting tools such as Power BI is an asset. **Why Teck** **At Teck, your work matters — for the world, for our communities, and for your future.** As one of Canada’s leading resource companies, we focus on responsibly supplying the essential metals needed for global development and the energy transition — while caring for the people, communities, and environment we love. We do this guided by our values, collectively known as *The Teck Way*. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and opportunities to grow your career while contributing to building a better world. **Apply With Us** Take the next step in your career by applying for the **Senior Contracts Specialist** role. We review applications on a continuous basis and encourage you to apply even if your experience does not meet all the requirements. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. Reasonable accommodations can be provided if needed. *Job Posting: 54482 | Position Category: Procurement and Purchasing | Employment Type: Regular full-time | Location: Zafranal - Lima | Work Location: #LI - Hybrid*