At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.
Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.
About You and this Role
Dow is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to join our team in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, CAN.
Fort Saskatchewan is home to Dow's Path2Zero Program. To learn more about the exciting initiatives connected to this expansion project, click here.
In this role, you will act as a focal point in determining maintenance service contractor strategies, administration of service contracts and interactions with service contractor company representatives.
Responsibilities
- Supports Purchasing Sourcing Specialists in the development and assessment contracting strategies, contract terms and conditions, and overall performance management to ensure effective delivery of required services.
- Work with service contractor to ensure adequate response to Quality Service and Product Performance (QSPP) entries.
- Understands maintenance, turnaround and project processes and activities to effectively manage contractor performance in cooperation with other team members and stakeholders.
- Manage the activities of the contractor based on the terms and conditions of the contract.
- Manage and track monthly costs associated with the service including purchase orders, payment of invoices, resolution of supplier payment issues, etc.
- Conducts field audits, Management System Reviews, EH&S standard assessments and observations, as needed. Reviews and evaluates audit findings for aligned contractors and partners with contractor leadership to develop and implement action plans to close opportunity areas.
- Participates in contractor safety meetings, as needed, and leverages Dow expectations and key learnings, as appropriate.
- Foster a continuous improvement mindset.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in Canada. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including any type of permanent residency support.
Preferred Skills
- Prior experience overseeing contractors and working with vendors.
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork
- Detail-Oriented
- Communication
Note: This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Benefits – What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
- Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
- Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
- Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
- Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
- Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
- Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
- Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
- Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
- Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
- Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
- Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
- Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
- Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
- Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
- On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
- Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
- Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
- Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
- Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.
At Dow, diversity and inclusion are inherent in our work environment. We are committed to building a vibrant, diverse and talented employee base – and helping each employee grow and develop as part of Dow's inclusive global community. Dow has an accommodation process in place to support employees with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.
Top Skills
What We Do
We combine global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership to achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future.
Our ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Our portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for our customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications.
