Contracts Management Specialist

Our client, a prominent utility organization in British Columbia, is seeking a Senior Contract Professional to join their team on a contract basis.

This role performs formal management of high-complexity contracts to ensure projects and ongoing operations are delivered safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

This is a 12-month contract with potential to extend - hybrid in Vancouver. We've placed several people with them who have stayed on for years.

What You’ll Do

• Perform contract management activities by applying expert knowledge of contract management practices while working effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ensure the organization and suppliers fulfill their contractual obligations by monitoring contract performance, identifying issues, taking timely action to resolve issues, and communicating with stakeholders to minimize risk and maximize supplier performance
• Establish and maintain a meaningful relationship between suppliers, stakeholders, and the supply chain organization through timely communication, issue resolution, and relevant reporting
• Forecast, monitor, and report on contract usage to ensure contract/finance control policies and budget requirements are met
• Provide guidance and advice to client groups in the sourcing, procurement, and management of goods and services contracts using expert knowledge of public sector procurement law and supply chain concepts to get the best value

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Economics, or a related discipline (or equivalent)
• Experience in utitilities and / or heavy industry
• Experience with Supply Chain processes
• Certificate in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent is an asset
• Minimum 12 years of contract management work experience

Apply today to get the conversation started.