Project Procurement and Contracts Specialist – Horizon Recruitment

Job Title: Project Procurement and Contracts Specialist

Location: Calgary, AB

Job Description: Expiry date:2027-12-03Horizon Recruitment has an immediate requirement for a Project Procurement and Contracts Specialist with strong sourcing skills and vendor management experience. This role will focus heavily on a major project portfolio, supporting the project team with vendor sourcing, contract formation and contract management.This is an interim contract consulting engagement starting on a 1 year term with great potential for extensions.Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project team to define, analyze, and prioritize requirements in alignment with their long-term business strategy.
• Plan and execute all stages of the sourcing process to meet timelines and strategic objectives.
• Lead sourcing, evaluation, supplier negotiation, and contract formation.
• Monitor and manage compliance with sourcing strategy and business processes.
• Oversee the entire contract management life cycle, ensuring proactive administration to support end users.
• Manage or assist in managing contracts and supplier performance, resolving any performance issues promptly.
• Report performance data for assigned categories and key business processes.
• Work collaboratively across functions to ensure full understanding and support of category management, sourcing, and contract management processes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts at all levels.

Requirements:

• 10 years experience in a project environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Strong experience managing contracting strategy, vendor sourcing and contract management.
• Strong skills in strategic planning, project management, process improvement, innovation, and team building.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions, foreseeing market trends to stay ahead of the competition.
• Proven negotiator with a successful track record in vendor relations and product/service assessment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all company levels and communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, able to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, and Project).

Rewards:

• Target range $80 – 90/hr.

Our client works on a hybrid work model: 4 days in-office, with the option to work remotely on Monday or Friday.**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.

Company Name: Horizon Recruitment

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