Contracts Specialist

CB Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Calgary is seeking a Contract Specialist for a permanent role. The successful candidate will work closely with a collaborative Supply Chain team, focusing on supplier agreements, sourcing events, and contract negotiations. This position requires a minimum of 7 years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in a procurement role focused on contracting and sourcing.
• Experience in agreement negotiations including commercial and legal terms.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish supplier agreements and lead sourcing events.
• Negotiate supplier commercial agreements and manage contract documentation.
• Collaborate with internal departments and provide guidance on contracts.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Commerce, Finance, or Purchasing

SCMP Designation or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

On behalf of our client, Procom is searching for a Contract Specialist for a permanent role in Calgary, AB.

This role will appeal to candidates who enjoy working closely with a small collaborative Supply Chain (SC) team, sharing ideas with a hands-on contribution in the areas of Supply Chain materials and Service Agreements, leading commercial negotiations, executing sourcing (RFx) events. This position reports to the Manager, Supply Chain.

Contract Specialist Responsibilities

• Establish supplier agreements that reduce risk and add lifecycle value through various sourcing channels including : RFP’s, RFQ’s, Single Source or Sole source awards
• Lead and execute sourcing events on behalf of the company under the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) segregation
• Assess RFP requirements and coordinate with internal departments to review contractual obligations and provide information for RFx and contract development
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders through the procurement process to ensure governance to processes and procedures is maintained
• Negotiate supplier commercial agreements including reviewing and advising on risk with agreement terms and conditions
• Provide advice and guidance to ensure contracts, amendments, and renewals are approved and executed.
• Manage and maintain contract documentation
• Ensure suppliers are pre-qualified and support contractor performance management as required
• Proactively work with Business Unit partners to identify spend opportunities for strategic sourcing and contracting
• Support the SC Manager with developing fit-for-purpose policies, processes, and procedures
• Collaborate with SC Manager and general counsel to develop agreement and sourcing templates
• Provide executive summaries and business base proposals for executive leadership team review

Contract Specialist Must Have Skills

• Minimum of 7 years in a procurement role focused in contracting and sourcing
• Post-secondary education in Commerce, Finance, or Purchasing with a satisfactory business component and / or Supply Chain Management Association of Canada (SCMA), SCMP Designation or equivalent experience
• Experience working on Information Systems & Technology (software as a service (SaaS)), construction and operations projects
• Experience in agreement negotiations including commercial and legal terms and conditions
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to problem solve, find alternative solutions, and think creatively
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications, with superior skills in Excel

Contract Specialist Nice to Have Skills

• Experience in the energy industry is an asset

Contract Specialist Location

Contract Specialist Start Date

Sept 26, 2022

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