Contract Lifecycle Lead: Procurement & Governance

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Dieppe

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited is seeking a Contract Specialist to coordinate procurement contracts across Legal, Risk and IT teams. You will translate feedback into actionable items, strengthen governance, and modernize contract processes while supporting supplier relationships.

The role emphasizes governance, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely, accurate contract execution.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in law, supply chain, procurement, and/or paralegal studies preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end procurement contract lifecycle from intake to closeout.
Review and prepare contracts with input from Legal, business teams, and suppliers.
Identify risks and advise on actions to address gaps.
Support negotiations and advise on terms, governance, and execution requirements.
Maintain complete contract records and monitor key dates and obligations.
Track activity, performance, compliance, and risk, with clear reporting to management.
Develop and improve contract policies, procedures, templates, controls, and training tools.
Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and corrective actions in contract management.
Collaborate across Procurement and the business to improve processes and stakeholder engagement.
Lead or support contract lifecycle technology, workflows, and potential CLM implementation.