Senior Contract Specialist
- Calgary, AB, Canada
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Job details
- Job type
- Contract
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- Experience
- 10+ years of experience in contract formation, procurement, or commercial contracting
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original 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)
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end tendering and contract formation process, including solicitation development, bidder clarifications, evaluation, negotiations, and contract award. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define commercial terms, manage risks, ensure compliance, maintain auditable documentation, and improve contract processes and guidance.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or a related field, along with 10 or more years of experience in contract formation, procurement, or commercial contracting. Candidates should have knowledge of contract law and commercial terms, negotiation and stakeholder management experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and attention to detail.
Skills
- Contract Formation
- Tendering
- Commercial Negotiation
- Contract Law
- Procurement
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Mitigation
- Contract Compliance
- Contract Documentation
- Contract Management Systems
- Contract Template Development
- Analytical Skills
- Communication
- Writing
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Categories
- Legal
- Energy
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Contract Formation
- Tendering
- Solicitation Development
- Bidder Clarifications
- Bid Evaluation
- Commercial Negotiations
- Contract Award
- Contract Law
- Commercial Terms
- Procurement
- Supply Chain
- Stakeholder Management
- Contractual Risk
- Risk Mitigation
- Corporate Governance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Contract Documentation
- Contract Management Systems
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- Contract Templates
- Playbooks
- Oil And Gas
- Energy
- Ivalua
- SAP
- Ariba
- SCMP
- CPSM