Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Contracts
About The Position
The Contracts Manager will join the Enterprise Procurement Group reporting to the Sr. Manager, Contracts, of the Marketing, Loyalty, Corporate and Pharmacy categories. The primary responsibilities of the Contracts Manager are to successfully draft and negotiate medium to high complexity procurement contracts for Goods not for Resale, which outline the outcome of negotiations with supplier(s) and manage contract restructuring to reflect all changes. This role requires the Contracts Manager to work with the Sr. Manager, Contracts, other Contracts Managers, Category Managers, Analysts, Business Stakeholders, the Legal department and others internal partners to ensure the terms and conditions stated in medium to high complexity contracts are in line with Loblaw’s strategic objectives, policies and the negotiation outcome.
Requirements
- Strong project management skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with disparate teams
- Business & Procurement knowledge
- Experience in procurement contract drafting and negotiation
- Working knowledge of the procurement process, including strategic procurement and has the ability to contribute information and expertise to get results
- Advanced understanding of the legal system, especially contract law
- Ability to work with all levels of management in a fast-paced work environment
Responsibilities
- Draft and completes required medium to high complexity agreements (Master Agreements, complex Statements of Work, Ordering Documents etc.) by applying knowledge of contract law, company policy and feedback from other groups (such as Sr. Manager, Contracts, Category Managers, Business Stakeholders, Legal and vendors).
- Ongoing review of new and existing supplier contracts for improvement opportunities, including assisting with inquiries from the Business Stakeholders related to a contract.
- Assist with the development of contract summaries for Loblaw senior executives and ensure proper contract filing compliance (electronic and hard copy).
- Analyze and verify that legal terms in medium to high complexity contracts are in line with category and procurement objectives as well as legal requirements, policies and value maximization for Loblaw.
- Assist with analyzing post-contractual obligations (volume commitments, contract life, etc.).
- Analyze potential for restructuring existing contracts for additional benefits.
- Assist partners with operational, process and technical questions regarding the use of the procurement tools (Ariba, Fieldglass).
- Accountable to provide support in the areas of data errors, change management (internal and vendors) and training (internal and vendors) in relation to contract management tools.
- Administrative tasks, including opening and publishing a contract, assisting with contract related inquiries received from the Business, including providing contract information, etc.
- Provides assessments on the current procurement tools and team processes and provides recommendations to streamline or ameliorate such processes.
- Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
