Contract Manager

Procurement Contract Manager

Step into a role where your contract expertise directly shapes major energy projects across North America.


As a Procurement Contract Manager, you will support commercial contracts for services and equipment for the Grid Technologies business. You'll join a high performing, regionally based team while also owning your own portfolio of projects -giving you the autonomy to lead and the support to grow.

What You'll Do
You'll manage the full lifecycle of procurement contracts, serving as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and a strategic partner in negotiations. Your responsibilities will include :
Interpreting and summarizing complex contract requirements, obligations, and risks and recommending innovative, practical solutions.
Identifying and resolving nuanced issues related to contract language, procedures, and commercial practices.
Drafting, analyzing, and negotiating contracts to achieve balanced, commercially sound outcomes.
Collaborating as part of a multi disciplinary negotiation team, working closely with Procurement, Legal, Engineering, and Project Management.
Supporting the client's Limits of Authority processes for procurement decisions.
Leading the creation and negotiation of a wide range of agreements, including NDAs, goods and services contracts, construction agreements, field support, technical/engineering services, transportation/storage, and used equipment.
Contributing to a culture of continuous learning, offering guidance and sharing expertise with fellow professionals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering required.
Advanced degree in Business or Law preferred.
Knowledge of US and Canadian contract law preferred.

What You Bring

5+ years of progressive experience drafting and negotiating commercial purchasing contracts within complex, engineering driven industries.
Proven success managing high value contracts involving manufactured equipment, installation, maintenance, and technical services.
Strong understanding of legal principles, commercial risk, and claims management.
Ability to develop clear, logical recommendations and communicate them effectively to diverse stakeholders.
Strong negotiation skills, with the confidence to lead or support matrixed negotiation teams.
A self driven, resourceful mindset, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, schedules, and project requirements.
A strong sense of internal customer service, prioritization, and ownership.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining accuracy and urgency

Notes:

9 : 00am to 5 : 00pm
Work 24 to 40 hours per week. Role will be hybrid with 3 days required in office and allowance of up to 2 days remote per week. First month of work shall be in office for all work hours to account for training, etc.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.