Senior Manager, Contracts

Loblaw Companies Limited; Brampton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Senior Manager, Contracts, to oversee procurement contracts and lead a small team. The role requires strong negotiation skills, contract management expertise, and collaboration with various departments. This position offers a chance to make strategic impacts while ensuring compliance with legal and business policies.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of contract management experience required.
• Proficiency in contract management tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft procurement contracts for Goods not for Resale.
• Lead a team of one Contract Manager and one Contract Analyst.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments.

Skills

Contract Provisions

Risk Management

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Legal Qualifications

Tools

Jaggaer

DocuSign

Ariba

Word

Excel

SharePoint

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Job Description

The Senior Manager, Contracts will report to the Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing – Brands, Healthcare and Corporate Services, and will be responsible for drafting and negotiating procurement contracts for Goods not for Resale. The individual will lead a team of one Contract Manager and one Contract Analyst. Key responsibilities include negotiating complex contracts such as Master Agreements, Statements of Work, License Agreements, and Amendments, drafting clauses, managing administrative tasks like creating workspaces in Jaggaer, and securing approvals and signatures according to policy. Collaboration with stakeholders across sourcing, legal, finance, and other departments is essential to ensure contractual terms align with strategic objectives.

Accountabilities

• Negotiate contracts considering risk, policy, and stakeholder feedback.
• Review complex agreements and vendor contract documents.
• Apply risk tolerance and decision-making strategies as a subject matter expert.
• Guide stakeholders through contract processes including termination, SLA, scope, and breach management.
• Act as the main contact for contractual matters with legal and stakeholders.
• Lead a team of one Contract Manager and one Contract Analyst.
• Identify risks related to privacy, security, and insurance.
• Develop contract summaries for senior executives.
• Verify legal terms align with business and legal policies.
• Improve contracting processes and manage special projects.
• Handle administrative tasks such as managing Jaggaer workspaces for approvals and signatures.

Skills And Capabilities

• Expertise in contract provisions and risk management.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Leadership and people development abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and effective relationship building.
• Ability to communicate across all management levels.
• Strong prioritization and project management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with contract management tools like Jaggaer, DocuSign, Ariba is a plus.

Minimum Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of contract management experience, including drafting and negotiating.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, SharePoint, and contract databases.
• Understanding of procurement processes is an asset.
• Legal qualifications are an asset.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to accessibility and will provide accommodations upon request throughout the hiring process.