Manager, Contract Negotiation and Performance

Fraser Health • Surrey, BC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Manager, Contract Negotiation and Performance to provide leadership to our Contract Management & Supply Utilization team, at our Central City Tower, located in Surrey BC. Build on your education and career experience as you: Establish solutions to measure and track contract deliverables across different contract types, collaborating with all stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions, and develops sourcing and contract strategies. Provide commercial expertise in the negotiation of contracts within FHA by following a standard methodology and approach to negotiation preparation and facilitation. Provide contract-related issue resolution, both internally and externally and facilitates evaluation workshops involving FHA stakeholders and PHSA sourcing specialists. Communicate contract-related information to all stakeholders through Key Performance Indicators (KPI), sourcing reports, award recommendations, and briefing notes. Support and facilitate the Request for Proposal (RFP) of bid/proposal preparation and management, such as review, development or identification of appropriate contracting model and/or terms and conditions; managing stakeholder review and approvals Ensure new and/or current contracts are updated in the digital contract repository and supports the maintenance of contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects Provide guidance on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff, including training new project managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures. Facilitate Contract awareness sessions and presentations throughout FHA in order to improve commercial compliance and standardize contract management processes. Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with organizational policy. Contribute to and/or influences organizational contract management policies. Are you passionate about joining our team? We will be looking for you to have: Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, and/or related discipline with relevant professional designation or accreditation Minimum of seven (7) years' recent related experience working in a large complex business environment, including contract and supply chain management, strategic transformation, and project management experience An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be acceptable #LI-DNI Detailed Overview Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families: The Manager, Contract Negotiations and Performance is the principle change agent with respect to Fraser Health (FH) wide contract negotiations and financial improvement initiatives ensuring the transition to the desired future state. The Manager works seamlessly through contract negotiations and performance, ensuring a unified and consistent approach to contract and third party relationships, and ensures contract performance aligns with the organizational strategic objectives. The Manager works with the Financial Management Leadership Team to establish priorities and initiatives to improve the overall delivery.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, and/or related discipline with relevant professional designation or accreditation
• Minimum of seven (7) years' recent related experience working in a large complex business environment, including contract and supply chain management, strategic transformation, and project management experience
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be acceptable
• Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, direct and implement change processes.
• Ability to identify, plan and direct work assignments.
• Ability to supervise and provide direction to others.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize functions to meet tight and evolving timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Experience using Project Planning Tools & Techniques
• Knowledge of Contract Management Software Systems and/or ERP Systems

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Establish solutions to measure and track contract deliverables across different contract types, collaborating with all stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions, and develops sourcing and contract strategies.
• Provide commercial expertise in the negotiation of contracts within FHA by following a standard methodology and approach to negotiation preparation and facilitation.
• Provide contract-related issue resolution, both internally and externally and facilitates evaluation workshops involving FHA stakeholders and PHSA sourcing specialists.
• Communicate contract-related information to all stakeholders through Key Performance Indicators (KPI), sourcing reports, award recommendations, and briefing notes.
• Support and facilitate the Request for Proposal (RFP) of bid/proposal preparation and management, such as review, development or identification of appropriate contracting model and/or terms and conditions; managing stakeholder review and approvals
• Ensures new and/or current contracts are updated in the digital contract repository and supports the maintenance of contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects
• Provides guidance on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff, including training new project managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures. Facilitate Contract awareness sessions and presentations throughout FHA in order to improve commercial compliance and standardize contract management processes.
• Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with organizational policy. Contributes to and/or influences organizational contract management policies.
• Collaborate with Risk Management Department / Finance to coordinate contractual insurance requirements.
• Partner with Finance to ensure adherence to broader finance and risk requirements such as revenue recognition, pricing and discounting policies, and export controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes including development and maintenance of standard contract templates and terms through collaboration with FH legal services department. Devise and roll out plans to implement changes and provides guidance and direction to stakeholders on use.
• Provide leadership and direction to assigned department team members by providing advice and guidance relating to contract generation.
• Manages the recruitment, mentoring and professional development of assigned staff; supervises designated staff, determines staff schedules, provides work direction and assignment of duties to meet operational requirements; conducts employee performance reviews, coaching session and facilitation of goal setting with the employee; identifies training/educational requirements as needed.
• Plans and implements operating budgets for the department ensuring efficient utilization of the financial resources within the objectives, plans and budgets established by the Finance department.
• Represents FH by participating on internal and external committees, organizations and advisory activities, as assigned.

Benefits

• We are committed to planetary health
• value diversity in the work force
• strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust
• hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager