Contracts Specialist

Job summary

The Contracts Specialist manages the end-to-end contract lifecycle for Owner Furnished Contractor Installed equipment in data center projects. They act as a liaison between procurement and legal teams to draft, negotiate, and administer complex commercial agreements.

Job details

Req Id: 433115 Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day. We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #TeamBell. At Bell, data science experts like you are shaping the future. You'll create, apply and work with algorithms that learn and analyze data, just like the human brain. By leveraging AI and machine learning technologies, you'll help us deliver better experiences and service innovations to Canadians. Plus, through our partnerships, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside other AI professionals to advance your career and make a lasting impact. Summary Bell’s AI Fabric program is a groundbreaking national initiative designed to position Canada as a global leader in Sovereign AI. By building a secure, high‑performance, coast‑to‑coast compute fabric, Bell is creating the foundational infrastructure required to power the next generation of AI innovation while ensuring data sovereignty, resilience, and scalability at national scale. The OFCI Contracts Specialist is an integrated commercial and delivery role supporting critical Owner Furnished Contractor Installed equipment for data centre projects, including generators, switchgear, UPS systems, transformers, cooling equipment, and related infrastructure. The role combines strategic sourcing support, contract administration and negotiation coordination. Working with internal stakeholders, legal counsel, OEMs, and EPC partners, the specialist will help secure competitive commercial outcomes while ensuring contractual commitments and equipment schedules remain aligned with project requirements.Key Responsibilities Contract Development & Administration Draft, review, and coordinate redlines for purchase agreements, master agreements, Statements of Work, amendments, and commercial exhibits in partnership with Legal. Maintain clear contractual requirements for scope, pricing, delivery milestones, acceptance criteria, warranties, title transfer, Incoterms, change control, and supplier remedies. Manage contract trackers, approvals, obligations, expirations, amendments, and audit records through the contract lifecycle. Identify supplier exceptions and commercial risks, summarize business impacts, and escalate items requiring leadership or Legal decisions. Contract Lifecycle & Change Management Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle using the company’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system. Ensure all executed agreements, amendments, and pricing exhibits are accurately indexed and fully auditable. Amendments & Complex Change Orders: Draft formal contract amendments and legal exhibits to support major Equipment Change Orders (ECOs), shifts in OEM manufacturing scope, or adjustments to project baselines. Track agreement expiration dates, rate card validity periods, and volume rebate triggers, initiating renewal or renegotiation discussions well ahead of critical deadlines. Stakeholder Collaboration Legal & Business Liaison: Act as the primary translation layer between the Procurement business unit and Corporate Legal. Translate technical data center requirements into legally binding, bulletproof contractual language. Advise internal sourcing managers, buyers, and engineering teams on contract interpretations, commercial dispute resolution, and OEM contractual obligations during active equipment build phases. Critical Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract administration, supplier management. Experience with data centre infrastructure, capital equipment, EPC delivery models, or OFCI equipment is strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of legal and commercial terms and conditions, with the ability to identify contractual risks, liabilities, and key business implications. Ability to review and coordinate contract redlines while recognizing when legal, financial, or leadership escalation is required. Strong analytical, negotiation, organization, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple equipment packages and deadlines. Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Additional Information: Position Type: Management Job Status: Regular - Full Time Job Location: Canada : Saskatchewan : Saskatoon || Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Quebec : Montreal Work Arrangement: HybridApplication Deadline: 10/23/2026 For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs. Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted. We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners. At Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong. Bell is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise. We also want to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to join our team. We encourage individuals who may require accommodations during the hiring process to let us know. For a confidential inquiry, email your recruiter or recruitment@bell.ca to make arrangements. If you have questions or feedback regarding accessibility at Bell, we invite you to complete the Accessibility feedback form or visit our Accessibility page for other ways to contact us. Artificial intelligence may be used to assess parts of your application. Please review our privacy policy (see Phenom for details) to learn more about how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information. ​Created: Canada, SK, Regina Bell, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. ​

What you’ll do

The Contracts Specialist manages the end-to-end contract lifecycle for Owner Furnished Contractor Installed equipment in data center projects. They act as a liaison between procurement and legal teams to draft, negotiate, and administer complex commercial agreements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess at least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or contract administration. Strong knowledge of legal terms, commercial risk identification, and data center infrastructure is required.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Mental health benefits
• 35% discount on services
• Exclusive partner offers

Listed skills

• Procurement · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Contract administration
• Strategic sourcing
• Procurement
• Contract negotiation
• Supplier management
• Legal redlining
• Data center infrastructure
• Capital equipment
• EPC delivery models
• Contract lifecycle management
• Change management
• Stakeholder management
• Risk assessment
• Commercial exhibits
• Project management
• Change Management
• Management
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Coordinating
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Algorithms
• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Resilience
• French Language
• Negotiation
• Finance
• Auditing
• Creativity
• Scalability
• Mental Health
• Textiles
• Contract Management
• Change Orders
• Purchasing
• Dispute Resolution
• Claims And Litigation Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Transformer (Machine Learning Model)
• Change Control
• Supplier Management
• Procurement Strategy
• AI Innovation
• Switchgear
• Data Sovereignty
• Project Baselines
• Business Liaison

Job areas

• Legal
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting
• Contract Specialist
• Contracts Analyst
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

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