Contract Specialist – Category Management

TEEMA; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company in Burnaby seeks a Contract Specialist to manage contracts of medium to high complexity. The role involves overseeing contract performance, resolving issues, and providing guidance in procurement processes. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has strong communication skills along with contract management experience. The position offers a competitive rate of $65.00 - $80.00 per hour, promoting effective supplier relationships in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of contract management practices.
• Excellent intermediate MS Office skills, particularly in Excel.
• Advanced English skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Perform contract management activities and apply expert knowledge.
• Monitor contract performance and resolve issues proactively.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Economics, or related discipline

Certificate in Project Management or Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Title: Contract Specialist – Category Management

Job ID: 84494

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Overview

The Contract Professional Level 2 performs formal management of contracts with medium to high complexity, so that projects and ongoing operations are delivered safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

What you will be doing

• Perform contract management activities by applying expert knowledge of contract management practices while working effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Ensure the company and suppliers fulfill their contractual obligations by monitoring contract performance, identifying issues, taking timely action to resolve issues, and communicating with stakeholders to minimize risk and maximize supplier performance.
• Establish and maintain a meaningful relationship between suppliers, stakeholders, and the company supply chain organization through activities such as timely communication, resolution of issues, and relevant reporting enabling the successful implementation of sourcing initiatives.
• Forecast, monitor, and report on contract usage to ensure the company’s contract and finance control policies and budget requirements are met.
• Provide guidance and advice to client groups in the sourcing, procurement, and management of goods and services contracts using excellent knowledge of public sector procurement law, and the application of supply chain concepts to get the best value for the company.

What you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Economics, or related discipline, or equivalent.
• Certificate in Project Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent, an asset.
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Advanced English skills for professional environment, written and spoken.

Salary/Rate Rate: $65.00 -$80.00 per hour

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com