Manager, Contracts - Enterprise Procurement Group | 12 to 16 Month Contract

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. 

About the Role:

The Manager, Contracts will report to the Senior Manager Contracts – Brands Healthcare and Corporate Services (BHCS) and will be required to draft and negotiate procurement contracts for Goods not for Resale, which outline the outcome of negotiations with the supplier(s) and comply with Loblaw's internal policies. This role requires the individual to work with other Contracts Managers, Category Managers, Analysts, Business Stakeholders, internal subject matter experts (Privacy, IT Security, Audit) and the Legal department to ensure that the terms and conditions stated in medium to high complexity contracts are in line with Loblaw’s strategic objectives.  

  
Accountabilities:  

• Collaborating with the Legal department and other internal stakeholders where required to draft and complete agreements (examples Master Agreements, SaaS and General Procurement), complex Statements of Work, Ordering Documents etc. of medium to high complexity by applying knowledge of contract law, company policy and feedback. 
• Ongoing review of new and existing supplier contracts for improvement opportunities, including assisting with inquiries from the Internal Stakeholders related to contracting strategy and individual contract provisions.   
• Assist with the development of contract summaries for Internal senior executives and ensure proper contract filing and compliance.  
• 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 the potential for restructuring of existing contracts for additional benefits.  
• Assist stakeholders with operational, process and technical questions regarding the use of the procurement tools.  
• Accountable for providing support in the areas of data errors, change management 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.  
• Provide assessments on the current procurement tools and team processes and provide recommendations to streamline or ameliorate such processes.  

Skills and Capabilities:  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent attention to detail and initiative to remedy any identified issues. 
• 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 can contribute information and expertise to drive results  
• Advanced understanding of the legal system, especially contract law  
• Ability to work with all levels of management in a fast-paced work environment 
• Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.  

Role Requirements:  

• 2 to 5 years’ experience in drafting and negotiating contracts  
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in business, a quantitative field, law or paralegal studies. 
• Understanding of procurement contract management process and contract provisions 
• Previous experience in Contract Management, Negotiation, or paralegal field 
• Procurement and/or legal certification preferred 
• Stakeholder Management experience preferred.   

  
Technical:  

• Advanced PC skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)  
• Contract database management experience  
• Experience with DocuSign, SAP Ariba, Fieldglass and Jaggaer contract management tools a plus  

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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