Contracting and Sourcing Specialist (IT)

LCBO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage retailer in Toronto seeks a Contract Manager to lead the end-to-end contracting process for technology goods and services. You will draft and negotiate contracts while working closely with IT and Procurement teams. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in procurement and contract management, with a strong focus on commercial negotiation and contract compliance. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health and dental coverage.

Benefits

Health/Dental Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Defined Benefit Pension

Discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement or contract management.
• Experience drafting and negotiating technology contracts.
• Strong analytical skills to assess risks and identify opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end contracting process for technology goods and services.
• Draft and negotiate contract terms for technology agreements.
• Secure favorable commercial terms while protecting the company's interests.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Commercial negotiation

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business, Law, Public Administration, Supply Chain

Tools

SAP Ariba

Icertis

DocuSign

Job description

Location Address: 100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto

Number of Openings: 1

Pay: $73,027.00 - $127,554.00

Job Posting Description: This is an onsite role #LI-Onsite

About the Role

• Lead the end-to-end contracting process for technology goods and services, from intake through execution. As appropriate, lead pre-contract sourcing activities and collaborate closely with procurement specialists to ensure alignment and readiness during contracting phases.
• Draft, redline, and negotiate contract terms within technology contracts including SaaS, software licensing, development, hardware, hosting, professional/ managed services, SOWs, amendments, using LCBO templates and standards wherever possible, or supplier provided agreements.
• Secure favorable commercial terms (pricing, discounts, SLAs, service credits, termination rights) while protecting LCBO’s interests.
• Identify and mitigate commercial, legal, operational, and regulatory risks in collaboration with IT, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and other SMEs.
• Actively oversee contract lifecycles, including expirations, renewals, and extensions, to drive timely contract decisions to support IT project timelines and operational needs.
• Use SAP Ariba and Icertis to manage workflows, track progress, maintain visibility, and ensure audit-ready contract documentation.
• Work closely with IT, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and other SMEs to clarify requirements and ensure contracts meet LCBO standards.
• Provide guidance to business partners on contract structures, pricing models, risk considerations, and negotiation strategies.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready contract records, renewal information, and obligations within sourcing and contracting platforms.
• Support supplier compliance with contract terms and help coordinate resolution of issues with business partners, including IT Vendor Management.

About You

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Law, Public Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, contract management, commercial negotiation, or a related field.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating technology contracts (e.g., SaaS, software licensing, development, hardware, hosting, professional/managed services).
• Experience negotiating IT commercial constructs (SLAs, service credits, benchmarking, audit rights, price protection).
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency in contract review.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills to assess risks, interpret contract language, identify improvement opportunities, and provide clear recommendations.
• Experience using procurement or contract management systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Icertis, DocuSign, or similar platforms).
• Ability to assess pricing models and metrics (subscription, consumption-based, milestone billing, T&M, fixed-fee) and evaluate commercial implications.
• Effective communication and creative stakeholder engagement with the ability to break down barriers and promote new approaches.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with IT, Legal, Procurement, and cross-functional partners while navigating differing priorities and requirements.
• Organizational and time-management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple contracting priorities of varying complexities.

Benefits

• Health/Dental Benefits
• Access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program
• A Defined Benefit Pension
• Discounts on products and services via Workperk

We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, so everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.