Contract Manager - 18 Months

Loblaw Companies Limited; Brampton; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a Contract Manager to draft, negotiate and manage contracts for Goods and Services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Risk and Finance to ensure terms align with strategic objectives.

The role requires proficiency in contract law, experience with procurement tools (Ariba, Fieldglass), and strong stakeholder management in a fast-paced environment. Eligible candidates will be expected to manage multiple negotiations end-to-end.

Qualifications

• BS/BCom in business or quantitative field; paralegal studies preferred.
• Solid understanding of procurement contract management processes.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts for goods/services.
• External procurement and/or legal certification is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and complete agreements (Master Agreements, complex Statements of Work, Ordering Documents) aligning with Loblaw policy and negotiations.
• Review new and existing supplier contracts for improvements and respond to stakeholder inquiries.
• Develop contract summaries for senior executives and ensure proper filing (electronic and hard copy).
• Analyze legal terms in mid-to-high complexity contracts for compliance and value maximisation.
• Assist with post-contractual obligations and potential restructuring for benefits.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Legal knowledge

Procurement know-how

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS/BCom in business / quantitative field

Paralegal studies

Tools

Ariba

Fieldglass

Job description

• Contract database management experience

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Job Description

The Contract Manger will join a team reporting to the Sr. Director - Strategic Sourcing. The primary responsibility for this role is to successfully understand the business needs, draft and negotiate contracts for Goods/Services. The Contract Manager should ensure his/her drafting skills reflect the outcome of negotiations. This role will support multiple business areas and lead small to medium spend negotiations from end to end. Extensive collaboration is required with Non-Trade Enterprise Sourcing Group, Category Directors, Contracts Group and other Business Stakeholders, such as, Risk team, Finance team, and the Legal department to ensure that the terms and conditions stated contracts are in line with Loblaw’s strategic objectives and the negotiation outcome.

Accountabilities

• Draft and completes required agreements (Master Agreements, complex Statements of Work, Ordering Documents etc.) by applying knowledge of contract law, company policy and feedback from other groups (such as Enterprise Procurement Group, Category Managers, Business Stakeholders, Security Stakeholders, Privacy Stakeholders, compliance Stakeholders, Legal Stakeholders and vendors).
• Ongoing review of new and existing supplier contracts for improvement opportunities, including assisting with inquiries from the Business Stakeholders related to a contract.
• Assist with the development of contract summaries for Loblaw senior executives and ensure proper contract filing compliance (electronic and hard copy).
• Analyze and verify that legal terms in medium to high complexity contracts are in line with category and procurement objectives as well as legal requirements, policies and value maximization for Loblaw.
• Assist with analyzing post-contractual obligations (volume commitments, contract life, etc.).
• Analyze potential for restructuring existing contracts for additional benefits.
• Assist stakeholders with operational, process and technical questions regarding the use of the procurement tools (Jaggaer, Fieldglass).
• Accountable to provide support in the areas of data errors, change management (internal and vendors) and training (internal and vendors) in relation to contract management tools.
• Administrative tasks, including opening and publishing a contract, assisting with contract related inquiries received from the Business, including providing contract information, etc.
• Provides assessments on the current procurement tools and team processes and provides recommendations to streamline or ameliorate such processes.

Skills And Capabilities

• Strong background and knowledge of Supply Chain industry
• legal qualification is an asset
• Strong background and knowledge in reviewing IT contracts is a preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills is a must
• Strong project management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with disparate teams
• Business & Procurement knowledge
• Experience in procurement contract drafting and negotiation
• Working knowledge of the procurement process, including strategic procurement and has the ability to contribute information and expertise to drive results
• Advanced understanding of the legal system, especially contract law
• Ability to work with all levels of management in a fast-paced work environment

Role Requirements

• A minimum of BS/BCom in business, a quantitative field and paralegal studies
• Understanding of procurement contract management process
• Previous experience within category management or strategic sourcing
• External procurement and/or legal certification preferred

Technical

• PC skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Contract database management experience
• Experience with Ariba and Fieldglass contract management tools a plus

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle Salariale à L’embauche

$68,000.00 - $93,500.00 / 68.000,00$ - 93.500,00$ (per year / par an)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.