Contract Analyst

Job summary

The role focuses on managing indirect spend for Information Systems, including software, hardware, and professional services. Key duties include leading RFx processes, negotiating contract awards, and managing supplier performance and relationships.

Job details

Analyst – Corporate Services Contracts – Information Services Contract Length: October 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 Location: Calgary (hybrid) Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Description The Contract Analyst, Information Systems supports our client's Corporate Services Contracts Team, focusing on indirect spend tied to Information Systems (IS) — software applications, professional services, hardware, SCADA, network projects, and telecom. This person acts as the go-to expert for their assigned spend sub-categories, managing demand planning, sourcing strategy, and vendor relationships across the IS organization. The role blends hands-on procurement execution with stakeholder influence — running RFx processes, negotiating contract awards, and managing supplier performance, while also representing IS interests in cross-functional meetings and shaping how the wider business approaches technology sourcing. Responsibilities Lead demand planning for software applications and professional services within assigned spend categories Manage IS project sourcing and run RFx processes for services and materials Own strategic sourcing and tactical acquisition for software, IS hardware, and IS professional services Apply the client's supply chain systems (SAP, Ariba, BI Warehouse) to implement and track sourcing events Translate business needs into solicitation documents, requirements docs, and evaluation plans Coordinate bid evaluation with clients and vendors through the tendering process Conduct internal and external market research to inform sourcing recommendations Negotiate contract awards and coordinate approvals with delegated decision-makers Manage ongoing supplier performance and relationship management Advise on and help resolve supplier contract disputes Lead stakeholder consultations and represent IS interests in internal working groups Resolve procurement disputes using knowledge of stakeholders and program needs Anticipate and proactively address concerns from IS, operating business units, and suppliers Influence sourcing approaches across IS and operating business units Support training and guidance on procurement and category management methodology Qualifications Minimum University degree and/or designation in Business or Supply Chain Management 3+ years of Supply Chain Management sourcing experience in Information Systems/technology sourcing and contracting Combination of education and experience may be considered Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills Preferred Experience with SAP/Ariba/PowerBI modules Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills — able to distill concepts for Director-level audiences Natural aptitude for technical topics, including terms and conditions for technical materials/services

What you’ll do

The role focuses on managing indirect spend for Information Systems, including software, hardware, and professional services. Key duties include leading RFx processes, negotiating contract awards, and managing supplier performance and relationships.

Requirements

Candidates need a university degree or designation in Business or Supply Chain Management and at least 3 years of sourcing experience in IT. Proficiency in SAP, Ariba, and PowerBI is preferred along with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Listed skills

• SAP · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Sourcing Strategy
• Contract Negotiation
• Vendor Relationship Management
• RFx Process Management
• Demand Planning
• Supply Chain Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Market Research
• Procurement Execution
• SAP
• Ariba
• PowerBI
• Technical Sourcing
• Contract Dispute Resolution
• Category Management

Job areas

• Technology
• Logistics
• Energy
• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership