Senior Contracts Business Partner

eHealth Saskatchewan; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare IT is seeking a Senior Contracts Business Partner to lead and support contracting activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare services by managing contracts that ensure compliance and deliver best value. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of public procurement practices. Join a dynamic team committed to improving healthcare delivery across the province and make a meaningful impact in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public procurement and contract management.
• Proficiency in data analysis for vendor and contract performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and negotiate contracts in line with trade agreements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with sector partners and vendors.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship-Building Skills

Data Analysis

Contract Management

Public Procurement Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Job description

Why eHealth? We may be biased, but eHealth Saskatchewan is the place to be right now! As the result of a province wide consolidation of IT services in the healthcare sector, we have seen substantial growth in our organization that is only going to increase as we aim to meet our expanded mandate and the immense need for our support. This gives our people a unique and rare opportunity to truly create, build, improve, and leave their mark on a growing organization. A large and complex organization, eHealth is comprised of 30+ clinical and non-clinical program (service) areas that all work together to support health care providers and teams across the province in delivering the best possible care to patients, providers, citizens, and health system users. Programs range from primary care to acute care, and includes laboratories, pharmaceuticals, and diagnostics. Additional programs that also support patient care and information include Virtual Care, the MySaskHealthRecord, and the Provincial Electronic Health Record. eHealth is also responsible for the administration of various pieces of legislation to manage the registration of/changes to all vital event records (e.g. birth, marriage, death, etc.), registration of legal name changes, registration of adoptions, and for maintaining the provincial health registry for health services eligibility and distribution of health services cards. The eHealth teams engage directly with health system partners and other stakeholders both provincially and federally to ensure all services are delivered efficiently and effectively.

About the Role
Reporting to the Manager of Contracts, the Senior Contracts Business Partner’s focus is to lead and support contracting activities including managing, negotiating, executing, and ensuring the integrity of eHealth Saskatchewan’s contractual strategies and processes, and ensures eHealth maintains compliance with regulations, trade agreements, and policies. The position works with all Divisions, sector partners and vendors and maintains strong stakeholder relationships in order to manage contracts for goods and services which provide best overall value to eHealth.

Typical Daily Duties
• Manage, negotiate, and execute eHealth Saskatchewan’s contracts in line with trade agreements and policies, including development of negotiation strategies that provide best value to eHealth Saskatchewan.
• Maintain an inventory of all eHealth contracts, and the contract lifecycle including renewals, amendments, terminations, and performance in collaboration with partners, program areas and vendors.
• Conduct and lead research, analysis, strategy development and reporting on contract negotiations and contract lifecycle management including performance, and report on contracts for senior leadership monthly and on an ad-hoc basis.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with eHealth staff, sector partners and vendors in partnership, and providing expert advice and assistance on effective contracting strategies and compliance with trade agreements and policies.
• Support the implementation, maintenance and enforcement of procurement and contracting policies ensure transparency, fairness, and impartiality in the contracting process.
• Ensure that all contract-related documentation is accurate, complete, and filed appropriately.
• Mentor and coach other contracts professionals in the organization.

What are we looking for?
The knowledge and skills required for this position would be obtained through the completion of a post-secondary bachelor's degree in business administration, law, or a related field. In addition to education requirements, the successful candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in public procurement and contract management. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Additional skills include:

• SCMP Designation is an asset.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills with a proven track record for negotiating complex contracts.
• Proficiency in conducting data analysis in managing vendor and contract performance.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement best practices, trade agreements and contract law.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Competencies:

Communication
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to convey complex legal terms in clear, understandable language.

Team/Independence
• Able to manage individual responsibilities and drive initiatives while also collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals. Balances autonomy in decision-making with a cooperative, team-oriented approach, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives while respecting the expertise and contributions of others.

Leadership
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, providing strategic direction and fostering a collaborative environment. Skilled in mentoring and developing junior team members, ensuring their growth and success within the organization. Leads by example, modeling professionalism, integrity, and a solution-oriented mindset, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

Problem Solving
• Proven ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex issues in contracts, negotiations, and business processes. Skilled at approaching challenges with a strategic mindset, breaking down problems into manageable components, and developing practical, effective solutions

Organizational
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex contract portfolios, prioritize competing deadlines, and ensure all tasks are completed within scope and on time. Expertise in structuring and streamlining workflows to enhance efficiency and minimize risks

Analytical
• Strong capability to review and analyze contract terms, legal provisions, and business data to identify potential risks, opportunities, and cost-saving measures. Able to apply a strategic, data-driven approach to provide insights that guide business decisions, improve contract outcomes, and optimize vendor relationships.

If you are looking for an opportunity to challenge yourself and showcase your abilities, we would love to hear from you!

Anticipated Start Date: May, 2025
Grade: SGEU SIB 12
Location: Regina, SK