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• (Internal Title: Contract Administration and Procurement III)

  • Facilitate the management and coordination of advanced contract administration and procurement activities associated with contracts under various programs and projects
  • Lead the commercial team members in performing commercial management and administration of contracts and procurements
  • Manage team dynamics and performance-related issues including the review and approval of timesheets, vacation requests, employee evaluations, employee engagements, etc.
  • Liaise with the client representatives deliverable issues
  • Develop new commercial plans, processes, or administration and reporting methods in consultation with all applicable stakeholders.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for assigned tasks.
  • Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships, develop mutual trust and understanding with client and contractor.
  • Lead payment certification, commercial reporting, contingency management, and support on cost reconciliation, changes and claims as assigned.
  • Support functional teams on project in understanding and interpretation of the Contract.
  • Formulate a resource allocation strategy and utilize this to distribute work against various contracts, claims, procurements, or other commercial issues
  • Exercise authority in managing the work and controlling the management of contracts and procurements per the commercial and procurement management plans
  • Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans through both the procurement and administration process of the contracts
  • Track, analyze, and report on performance against commercial requirements, schedules, milestones, budgets, contingency, quality measures, and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), and address issues with corrective actions as appropriate
  • Evaluate and assure contractual requirements and effectiveness by consulting with clients and commercial staff
  • Consult with the assigned Accenture Performance Lead to seek guidance and input during the key phases of the contract or project
  • Complete any tasks assigned by the project reporting manager in an efficient and timely manner

• Working Conditions

  • Office-based or site-based

  • As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Contract or Procurement and Supply Chain Management

• Undergraduate degree in relevant field of Construction, Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Logistics or Supply Management

• Holding recognized certification in specified fields of Engineering, Contracts Management, Program Management, or Procurement Management including project management certification - PMI (Project Management Institute), Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certificate Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) or equivalent. PMP (Project Management Professional)

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• In-depth understanding of prevailing Commercial and Procurement Management methods
• Thorough knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate contract performance
• Excellent competency in identifying and minimizing risks
• Ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths
• Strong supervision, delegation, and capacity development
• Efficient to effectively lead mid-sized multi-discipline contracts teams
• Fundamental skills to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in Project Management software
• Excellent reading and language comprehension
• Readiness to continue professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies in Commercial Management, Procurement, and Project Management software
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate favorable terms under contracts
• Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
• Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
• Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
• Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand-new position.

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.
Role Location Annual Salary Range
Toronto $120,000 to $170,000