Contract Management And Strategy

MatchBox Consulting Group; Burnaby; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchBox Consulting Group seeks a Senior Contract Professional for procurement and contract management to support a major BC utility client. This fully remote role emphasizes contract strategy, procurement, and post-award management across goods, services, and install contracts.

The role requires 12+ years in contract management, strong negotiation and stakeholder skills, and experience guiding cross-functional teams. BC-focused, remote work with long-term contract opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of contract management experience, including complex procurement or infrastructure contracts.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Economics, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience developing contract strategies to support project planning.
• Experience managing active contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract strategy advice and support during project planning and procurement activities.
• Manage complex procurement contracts, including supply, supply-and-install, and services agreements.
• Monitor contract performance, supplier obligations, deliverables, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Identify and resolve contractual issues, commercial risks, and potential liabilities.
• Support contract administration, performance reporting, financial tracking, and budget management.
• Collaborate with project managers, operations teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on contract terms, procurement practices, and commercial risk mitigation.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and support the successful delivery of projects and ongoing operations.

Skills

Contract management

Contract strategy

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior Contract Professional – Procurement & Contract Management

Location: Remote (British Columbia)

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

About The Opportunity

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Professional – Procurement & Contract Management to support one of British Columbia's largest utility providers.

This fully remote opportunity is ideal for a senior contracts professional with extensive experience in contract strategy, procurement, and post-award contract management.

The successful candidate will provide strategic contract support for project planning and manage active contracts involving goods, services, and supply-and-install agreements. The role requires strong commercial judgment, an understanding of contractual obligations and liabilities, and the ability to collaborate with project teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide contract strategy advice and support during project planning and procurement activities.
• Manage complex procurement contracts, including supply, supply-and-install, and services agreements.
• Monitor contract performance, supplier obligations, deliverables, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Identify and resolve contractual issues, commercial risks, and potential liabilities.
• Support contract administration, performance reporting, financial tracking, and budget management.
• Collaborate with project managers, operations teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on contract terms, procurement practices, and commercial risk mitigation.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and support the successful delivery of projects and ongoing operations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of contract management experience, preferably involving complex procurement or infrastructure-related contracts.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing contract strategies to support project planning.
• Strong background managing active contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Experience with supply, supply-and-install, and services contracts.
• Thorough understanding of contract terms, conditions, liabilities, obligations, and commercial risks.
• Experience working with cross-functional project teams and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice to Have

• SAP experience.
• Experience supporting project management or operational environments, including construction and maintenance.
• Previous experience in utilities, infrastructure, or public-sector procurement.
• Certification in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in complex contract management while supporting major utility projects and operations across British Columbia.

The Position Offers

• Fully remote work within British Columbia.
• A long-term, 12-month contract opportunity.
• Exposure to complex procurement and contract management activities.
• Collaboration with experienced project, operations, and supply chain professionals.
• The opportunity to contribute to essential infrastructure and operational initiatives.

About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration. Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com