Contract Specialist

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saint John is seeking a Contracts Specialist to oversee and improve IT contracts with partners and suppliers. This role requires collaboration with IT leaders and legal professionals to ensure compliance and optimize procurement processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a keen attention to detail, managing multiple procurement activities effectively.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in contract management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the IT industry.

Responsibilities

• Manages and administers contracts with suppliers/vendors.
• Researches and analyzes technical, financial, and legal information.
• Negotiates contracts and ensures legal compliance.

Skills

Negotiations

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Time Management

Education

University degree in Law or IT

Job description

A Contracts Specialist is responsible for developing, improving, and overseeing JDI IT’s contracts with partner organizations, clients, and suppliers. You will work with IT Leaders and legal professionals to create effective and compliant contracts and help optimize our procurement processes. The role involves ensuring that our contracts meet the company's needs and align with legal requirements, enabling delivery and protecting from risk.

Qualifications

• Education Required: University degree in Law or IT preferred
• Demonstrated experience in contract management
• Demonstrated experience in negotiations
• Highly focused with strong attention to the details
• Demonstrated knowledge of the IT industry (products and services)
• Self-starter, strong initiative management,
• Exceptional time management and ability to deliver on deadlines/milestones
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Capability to manage multiple procurement activities

Responsibilities

• Manages or performs work associated with coordinating, negotiating, and administering contracts with suppliers/vendors
• Researching and analyzing technical, financial, and legal information as input to contract documents
• Negotiating the contract and ensuring appropriate approvals per the process
• Coordinating with the company's technical, finance or legal team to ensure the contract satisfies legal requirements and interests
• Engaging with IT vendors to discuss contract renewal options, negotiate terms and obtain service offerings
• Documenting performance and service level agreements, and engaging stakeholders to collect feedback on performance against those agreements to support negotiations
• Reviewing contract breaches and determining a response plan
• Identifying and mitigation potential risks associated with IT contract renewals, including service disruptions, vendor performance issues and contractual disputes
• Maintaining an understanding of local and federal regulations that may affect contracts