Supplier Contracts Specialist
Valard Construction•Calgary, AB
•Onsite
About The Position
Our Procurement group is currently looking to add a Supplier Contracts Specialist to our growing team, based in Calgary, AB. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, we are seeking an experienced and commercially driven procurement professional to lead a focused initiative aimed at maximizing commercial value across Valard's vendor base. This role will review total vendor spend, identify high-spend vendors, and negotiate agreements that deliver preferred pricing, volume discounts, annual rebates, and other commercial incentives that benefit Valard's operations.
Requirements
- Post-Secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, or a related field
- an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
- 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management
- Proven experience negotiating commercial agreements (including MSAs and rebate or incentive programs)
- Strong understanding of contract structure and commercial terms
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in construction, EPC, utilities, or industrial environments
- Supply Chain Management (SCM) designation or equivalent
- Familiarity with spend analytics tools or procurement platforms
Responsibilities
- Review total vendor spend across categories to identify high-spend vendors and priority negotiation targets
- Lead outreach and negotiations with key vendors to establish preferred vendor agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), volume-based pricing, rebate structures, and other commercial incentives
- Develop and maintain a centralized contract and incentive directory tracking agreements in place, incentive terms, and contract validity dates
- Develop a clear execution plan at the outset of the engagement outlining approach, priorities, and timelines
- Provide regular progress reports to leadership on negotiation activity, agreements executed, and value delivered
- Work independently to source the information needed to execute
Benefits
- 5% RRSP matching program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
