Senior Contract Specialist

Airswift; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a seasoned Contract Formation Specialist to support a Calgary, AB client on a 1-year contract. You will lead tendering, negotiate terms, and ensure contract governance and regulatory compliance across the contracting lifecycle.

The role requires 10+ years in contract formation or related fields, with strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, and proficiency with CLM/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 10+ years of experience in contract formation, procurement, or commercial contracting.
• Strong knowledge of contract law principles and commercial terms.
• Experience in negotiation and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tendering process including solicitation development and contract formation.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define scope, commercial structures, and contract terms.
• Drive commercial negotiations ensuring alignment with policies and objectives.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout contracting lifecycle.
• Ensure contracts comply with governance, legal requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain auditable contract documentation in management systems.
• Develop and improve contract templates, playbooks, and best practices.
• Provide guidance on contract formation strategy and compliance requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or a related field

Tools

Ivalua

SAP Ariba

Job description

Airswift is seeking a Contract Formation Specialist to support one of our O&G clients in Calgary, AB on a 1-year contract.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contract Formation Specialist to support the development, negotiation, and execution of commercial agreements. This role plays a critical part in ensuring contracts are structured effectively, risks are identified and mitigated, and agreements align with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end tendering process, including solicitation development, bidder clarifications, evaluation, negotiations, exception management, and contract award and formation
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Operations) to define scope, commercial structures, and contract terms
• Drive and support commercial negotiations, ensuring outcomes align with corporate policies, risk tolerance, and business objectives
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the contracting lifecycle
• Ensure all contracts comply with internal governance frameworks, legal requirements, and applicable regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate, auditable, and well-organized contract documentation within contract management systems
• Develop, standardize, and continuously improve contract templates, playbooks, and best practices
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to internal teams on contract formation strategy, processes, and compliance requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in contract formation, procurement, or commercial contracting
• Strong understanding of contract law principles and commercial terms
• Experience in negotiation and stakeholder management
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication and writing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in energy, oil & gas, or large-scale industrial environments
• Professional certifications (e.g., SCMP, CPSM, or Legal/Contract Management certifications)
• Familiarity with ERP or contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., Ivalua, SAP, Ariba, or similar)