Description:
Contract Administrator to oversee and support the full lifecycle of supplier and vendor agreements. If this sounds like you, apply today!
What will you be doing!
- Contract Analysis & Compliance
- Reading, analyzing, interpreting and applying contract terms in daily transactions and minor disputes.
- Serving as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all commercial and contractual matters.
- Verifying technical and commercial compliance throughout execution and at contract completion.
- Documenting, logging, managing, and tracking deliverables, decisions, events, and supplier documentation in accordance with Document Control procedures.
- Contract Execution & Change Management
- Coordinating and leading Contract Kick‑off Meetings and Supplier Progress Meetings.
- Managing Contract Change Control by identifying, evaluating, negotiating, documenting, approving, and securing funding for changes.
- Developing Contract Execution Plans in collaboration with the contract team.
- Collaborating with Contract Officers, Supply Chain Management, and Legal to interpret contract requirements and escalating disputes when necessary.
- Financial & Performance Oversight
- Verifying invoice accuracy and compliance with contract requirements and monitoring timely supplier payments.
- Leading the development and reporting of contract performance metrics, including cost, schedule, quality, and technical measures.
- Conducting and supporting performance meetings as required by the contract.
- Ensuring full contract completion by resolving work items, deficiencies, and administrative requirements.
- Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Management
- Providing specialized advice to enhance contract administration processes, procedures, and tools.
- Participating in and leading Lessons Learned meetings, documenting and sharing insights gained during contract execution.
- Leading or contributing to process and procedure creation or improvement initiatives.
- Sharing best practices and supporting organizational learning to strengthen contract management frameworks.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What We Are Looking For
- Education
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration/Supply Chain Management/Engineering/Contract Administration.
- A designation or enrolment in a Certified Supply Chain Program (E.g., National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL)-Certified Supply Chain Leader (CSCL), etc.) is an asset.
- Experience
- 3-5 years of pertinent experience or 8 years of equivalent experience with projects and/or construction projects.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge and understanding of contract law, procurement practices and processes/processes and tasks, with an emphasis on complex procurements requiring the participation of technical experts (technical experts, legal, quality assurance).
- Demonstrated understanding of contract terminology and contract interpretation, contract strategies, pricing models and contract risks.
- Formal training and/or demonstrated experience in relationship management, conflict resolution and negotiation.
- Ability to work in a team environment both within Supply Chain and with internal clients.
- Ability to work independently, establish priorities to meet conflicting deadlines, and resolve conflicts promptly.
- Strong advanced computer skills in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Outstanding organizational skills and oral and written communication capabilities.
- Strong sense of accountability, work ethic and analytical skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to lead others through influence rather than authority.
- Ability to maintain clear, concise documentation on all stages of the procurement.
- Technical background/knowledge, or a demonstrated understanding of design/construction contracts, would be an asset.
- Knowledge and experience with a variety of Quality Assurance programs. Knowledge of nuclear quality assurance programs would be an asset.
- Demonstrated understanding of contract terminology and contract interpretation, contract strategies, pricing models (e.g., Fixed Price, Unit, Time and Material (T&M), Target Cost, etc.) and various contract risks and liabilities.
- Knowledge and experience with a variety of Quality Assurance programs.
- Understanding of Financial (cost) management and accounting practices.
- Knowledge of Nuclear Quality Assurance programs is considered an asset.
- Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Reliability Status which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”