Contracts Administrator
- Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Job details
- Job type
- Contract
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- Experience
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in contract administration and strategic sourcing, with progressively increasing responsibility
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Tammy Boyko and Carlan Wilbon with Aplin are hiring a Contract Administrator to manage and administer contracts across their Saskatoon client’s full lifecycle. This role works closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure contracts are developed, executed, and managed in compliance with company policies, business needs, and applicable legislation.
This is an immediate temporary role based in Saskatoon, SK onsite with the potential to extend.
Responsibilities
- Develop RFPs, RFQs, etc. including commercial and contractual terms
- Evaluate vendor proposals and lead contract negotiations
- Provide post-contract support, including:
- Vendor dispute resolution
- Performance management
- Incentives and liquidated damages provisions
- Contract changes and terminations
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and contractors to support cost efficiency and timely delivery
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure contracts align with policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Work closely with contract owners and key stakeholders to ensure contracting processes are completed on time and meet business requirements
- Comply with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in Administration, Management, Commerce, Law, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in contract administration and strategic sourcing, with progressively increasing responsibility
- Proven experience managing large, complex contracts
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP
- SCMP designation is required or considered a strong asset
At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
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Responsibilities
The Contract Administrator at Aplin will develop RFPs and contract terms, evaluate vendor proposals, and lead negotiations. They will also manage disputes, performance, changes and terminations, and work with internal teams and vendors to keep contracts compliant and on time.
Requirements
Candidates need a degree in a related field and at least 10 years of contract administration and strategic sourcing experience. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and SAP, strong English communication, and the SCMP designation (an asset) are also expected.
Skills
- Contract administration
- Strategic sourcing
- RFP development
- RFQ development
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor evaluation
- Vendor dispute resolution
- Performance management
- Contract change management
- Contract termination
- Liquidated damages provisions
- Incentive provisions
- Stakeholder management
- Continuous improvement
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SCMP
- Written and verbal English communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Health, safety and environmental compliance
Categories
- Consulting
- Management & Leadership
- Finance & Accounting
- Legal
Keywords
- Contract Administrator
- contract management
- contract administration
- strategic sourcing
- RFP
- RFQ
- vendor management
- contract negotiation
- SAP
- SCMP
- procurement
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- liquidated damages
- supplier management
- Saskatoon
- temporary contract
Seniority
Senior
Licences and certifications
- SCMP
Tools
- SAP
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Administration
- Management
- Commerce
- Law
- Engineering