Strategic Contracts & Procurement Lead

Bruce Power; Kincardine; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruce Power is seeking a Contract Specialist to provide expert procurement and contract management support at the Bruce Power site in Ontario. The role covers strategy development, negotiations, administration, and closeout of contracts, with emphasis on strategic service agreements and supplier relationships.

You will lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives, analyze market trends, and drive optimization, risk management, and value delivery while prioritizing safety and compliance within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline.
• 6–8 years of progressive experience in procurement or contract management.
• Experience in nuclear, energy, or highly regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract law, demand planning, inventory management, and supplier management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in leading procurement and contract management activities.
• Develop, negotiate, implement, and administer strategic service agreements and contracts.
• Lead cross-functional teams in sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and the establishment of master service agreements.
• Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, and industry trends to develop effective sourcing and supply strategies.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, including performance management, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to optimize supply chain performance, reduce risk, improve efficiency, and deliver best value through innovative sourcing solutions.
• Support supplier segmentation, demand forecasting, spend analysis, and supplier rationalization initiatives to enhance business outcomes.
• Utilize related systems to support contract execution, administration, reporting, and performance measurement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and strategic partners to align business requirements, manage changing priorities, and support service lifecycle management.
• Champion continuous improvement, process optimization, and the adoption of new technologies and commercial practices across Supply Chain Management.
• Ensure contracts and procurement activities are conducted with a strong focus on safety, business integrity, risk management, and operational excellence.
• Provide cross-functional support to Procurement, Contracts Management, Supply Chain Management, and Project teams as required.
• Lead and develop Supply Chain professionals, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development support.
• Establish team priorities, allocate resources, and balance workload to ensure procurement and contracting activities are executed effectively and on schedule.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Sourcing strategies

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Four-year university education in Business Administration or related discipline

Job description

Bruce Power is seeking a Contract Specialist to provide expert procurement and contract management support at the Bruce Power site in Ontario. The role covers strategy development, negotiations, administration, and closeout of contracts, with emphasis on strategic service agreements and supplier relationships.

You will lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives, analyze market trends, and drive optimization, risk management, and value delivery while prioritizing safety and compliance within a