Contract Analyst

Raise; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise is seeking a Contract Analyst, Information Systems, to support our client's Corporate Services Contracts Team in Calgary. You will blend procurement execution with stakeholder influence, managing RFx processes and supplier performance across software, hardware, and IT services.

You will leverage SAP, Ariba, and BI tools to drive sourcing strategies, translate business needs into requirements, and coordinate with executive stakeholders on contract awards and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• 3+ years of sourcing experience in Information Systems/technology procurement.
• Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning for software and professional services within IS spend.
• Run RFx processes for services and materials in IS projects.
• Own strategic sourcing and acquisition for software, hardware, and services.
• Apply SAP/Ariba/BI Warehouse to manage sourcing events.
• Translate business needs into solicitation documents and evaluation plans.
• Coordinate bid evaluation with clients and vendors through tendering.
• Negotiate contract awards and manage supplier performance.
• Advise on supplier disputes and represent IS in cross-functional groups.

Skills

Relationship-building

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement execution

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Ariba

PowerBI

BI Warehouse

Job description

Analyst – Corporate Services Contracts – Information Services

• Contract Length: October 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
• Location: Calgary (hybrid)

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

Description

The Contract Analyst, Information Systems supports our client's Corporate Services Contracts Team, focusing on indirect spend tied to Information Systems (IS) — software applications, professional services, hardware, SCADA, network projects, and telecom. This person acts as the go-to expert for their assigned spend sub-categories, managing demand planning, sourcing strategy, and vendor relationships across the IS organization.

The role blends hands-on procurement execution with stakeholder influence — running RFx processes, negotiating contract awards, and managing supplier performance, while also representing IS interests in cross-functional meetings and shaping how the wider business approaches technology sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning for software applications and professional services within assigned spend categories
• Manage IS project sourcing and run RFx processes for services and materials
• Own strategic sourcing and tactical acquisition for software, IS hardware, and IS professional services
• Apply the client's supply chain systems (SAP, Ariba, BI Warehouse) to implement and track sourcing events
• Translate business needs into solicitation documents, requirements docs, and evaluation plans
• Coordinate bid evaluation with clients and vendors through the tendering process
• Conduct internal and external market research to inform sourcing recommendations
• Negotiate contract awards and coordinate approvals with delegated decision-makers
• Manage ongoing supplier performance and relationship management
• Advise on and help resolve supplier contract disputes
• Lead stakeholder consultations and represent IS interests in internal working groups
• Resolve procurement disputes using knowledge of stakeholders and program needs
• Anticipate and proactively address concerns from IS, operating business units, and suppliers
• Influence sourcing approaches across IS and operating business units
• Support training and guidance on procurement and category management methodology

Qualifications

Minimum

• University degree and/or designation in Business or Supply Chain Management
• 3+ years of Supply Chain Management sourcing experience in Information Systems/technology sourcing and contracting
• Combination of education and experience may be considered
• Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred

• Experience with SAP/Ariba/PowerBI modules
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills — able to distill concepts for Director-level audiences
• Natural aptitude for technical topics, including terms and conditions for technical materials/services