Procurement and Contract Lead
About The Position
Covenant Care is seeking a Procurement & Contract Management Lead to join their Support Office. This permanent, full-time role is responsible for leading the organization’s integrated procurement and contract lifecycle function. The position ensures that all sourcing, purchasing, and contracting activities are strategically aligned with operational and organizational priorities, financially responsible, value-driven, and fully compliant with governance requirements. This role is crucial in advancing Covenant’s mission by ensuring the organization secures high-quality, cost-effective, and reliable goods and services while maintaining strong stewardship, accountability, and ethical practices. The ideal candidate will model the organization’s mission, vision, and values, collaborate effectively as a team player, and engage teams to fulfill strategic objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in procurement and/or contract management
- Experience in contract negotiation, sourcing, and financial analysis
- Strong expertise in contract lifecycle management and procurement principles
- Advanced analytical and financial evaluation skills
- Proven negotiation and commercial acumen
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and procurement/contract systems
Nice To Haves
- Professional designation (procurement, supply chain, or contract management) is an asset
Responsibilities
- Lead procurement strategies aligned with organizational priorities
- Identify sourcing opportunities (RFPs, renewals, vendor consolidation)
- Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, service, and risk
- Lead commercial negotiations on pricing and service levels
- Oversee full contract lifecycle (initiation to renewal)
- Track contract obligations, deliverables, and performance
- Ensure proactive management of amendments and renewals
- Maintain a centralized contract repository
- Ensure compliance with Delegation of Financial Authority (DOFA)
- Validate approvals and required documentation
- Ensure alignment with organizational policies and audit standards
- Escalate non-compliance where required
- Develop and maintain vendor relationships
- Monitor vendor performance against contracts and SLAs
- Conduct service reviews and resolve issues
- Drive cost savings and value optimization initiatives
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes
- Conduct cost analysis and monitor pricing trends
- Identify contractual, financial, and operational risks
- Maintain documentation to support audit readiness
- Ensure compliance with retention practices
- Partner with operational leaders to support service delivery
- Provide guidance on procurement and contract practices
- Support cross-functional alignment
- Improve procurement and contract processes
- Enhance tracking tools and reporting
- Leverage systems (ERP, SharePoint) for efficiency and compliance
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
