Contract Advisor

TSG STAFFING SERVICES we are always recruiting in anticipation of our client’s future needs, As such, we are continuing to search for CONTRACT ADVISORS for potential upcoming projects.

Job Description

1. Development of high-quality contract strategy: spend analysis, stakeholder mapping, scope/client needs, risk assessment, supplier landscape, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), opportunities, and value creation
2. Developing a high-quality contract plan for execution
3. Negotiation strategy and bid evaluation process
4. Collaborating with internal clients to develop high-quality service, rental, blanket, and time collection purchase orders
5. Creating value through RFI, and RFP activities to bring innovation and create healthy competition
6. Supplier setup and updates and assist in the communication & implementation of new contracts at sites
7. Managing database to ensure our key suppliers maintain compliance
8. Market Intelligence to assess industry/supplier landscape by performing market research and supplier due diligence in support of customer needs
9. Collaborating with internal clients to understand site process, needs, goals, priorities, opportunities, scope, and technical information and manage internal customer needs (scopes of work, specifications, volumes, price points)
10. RFx events in Ariba including RFI for market intelligence and RFP for contract award
11. Developing Continuous Improvement initiatives aligned with site needs and priorities that create value in the following areas: Contract development and management, supplier performance and business reviews (KPI, safety, quality, productivity), market intelligence/technology & innovation, risk management, reliability & process improvement, spend analytics & recommendations, transaction automation, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, Sustainability (ESG), Safety (SIF elimination)
12. Quarterly business reviews using key KPIs and internal clients to drive productive discussions to improve safety, quality, and productivity
13. Meet challenging individual and department goals & objectives targets identified by management

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/Master’s degree preferred
2. 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, and/or supply chain
3. Certifications in disciplines such as Procurement (SCMP/CPSM), Inventory Management (CIPS), Lean / Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence would be an asset
4. Experience at a large industrial site in the petrochemical or oil and gas industry
5. Proven record of training in data analytics, Excel, Ariba, SAP, procurement/supply chain processes, negotiation techniques, and contract content
6. Category management and senior plant buying experience
7. Experience in the supply chain, S2C, and S2P processes and tools, and a more targeted experience in spend analytics, category strategy development and implementation, competitive sourcing, supplier negotiations & contract execution, supplier relationship & contract management, and supplier risk management
8. Ability to create value through stakeholder engagement, data & recommendations, contracts, and continuous improvement
9. Experience with major service categories
10. Track record of effectively driving and managing organizational change and influencing diverse audiences to achieve challenging objectives
11. Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, and organizational skills

Pay rates or salaries will be based on experience and current market standards. Only selected candidates will be contacted.