Contract Advisor

Adecco; Calgary; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Contracts Advisor in Calgary, AB for a 12-month contract with potential extension. You will lead service contracting, drive negotiations, and engage suppliers to deliver measurable cost savings and risk mitigation.

This role sits in a dynamic Supply Chain team and requires on-site work five days a week. The ideal candidate has 5-7+ years in strategic sourcing and contract management, hands-on SAP Ariba experience, and a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, contract management and negotiations.
• Proven experience managing complex technical service contracts.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, administration and lifecycle management.
• Hands-on SAP Ariba experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Identify cost reduction opportunities through market analysis and supplier collaboration.
• Lead sourcing and contract negotiations from strategy to execution.
• Apply data-driven insights to optimize commercial structures and service delivery models.
• Develop contracting strategies to improve business outcomes.
• Manage supplier performance, cost control and continuous improvement.
• Support contract planning, administration, claims and warranty activities.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing with business objectives.
• Balance cost, performance and risk to deliver commercial value.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Commercial negotiations

SAP Ariba

Supplier engagement

Cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Adecco is currently recruiting for a Contracts Advisor on behalf of a leading Oil & Gas client in Calgary, AB. This is a 12-month contract opportunity with potential for extension for a strategic and results-driven procurement professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic Supply Chain team.

As a Contracts Advisor, you will serve as a subject matter expert in service contracting, leading contract negotiations, supplier engagement, and sourcing initiatives that drive measurable cost savings, risk mitigation, and operational efficiencies.

You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to develop strategic sourcing solutions while managing the full contract lifecycle.

• Shift: Monday to Friday | 8-hour shifts | 5 days onsite per week
• Job type: Temporary | Full-time | one year contract
• Pay: $70- $85/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Identify cost reduction opportunities through market analysis, supplier collaboration, and spend management
• Lead sourcing and contract negotiation activities from strategy development through contract execution
• Apply data-driven insights to optimize commercial structures and service delivery models
• Develop innovative contracting and negotiation strategies to improve business outcomes
• Manage supplier performance, productivity, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support contract planning, contract administration, claims management, and warranty activities
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives
• Balance cost efficiency, performance, and risk while delivering commercial value

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, contract management, and commercial negotiations
• Proven experience managing complex technical service contracts.
• Strong background in contract drafting, negotiation, administration, and lifecycle management of service-based agreements
• Hands-on SAP Ariba experience is required
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience supporting Inspection, Testing, Crane Services, Engineering, Maintenance, or other technical services categories is considered a strong asset
• Demonstrated success in supplier sourcing, commercial evaluations, contract strategy development, and supplier relationship management
• Strong understanding of contracting models, commercial terms, risk mitigation strategies, and cost drivers in service environments
• Experience with cost optimization, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis
• Excellent analytical, financial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using spend analytics and procurement systems to support sourcing decisions and contract performance monitoring
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, complex business environment

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.