We are looking for an experienced Contracts/ Procurement Manager to join a team in Ottawa, Ontario, and lead commercial and contractual activities across complex procurement initiatives.

This role oversees agreements from initial bidding through completion, while working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to protect business interests and maintain regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will bring robust judgement in contract negotiation, risk management, pricing support, and documentation control within a structured procurement setting.

Responsibilities: Lead the administration of contracts from bid support and negotiation through award, execution, modifications, and final closeout.

Prepare, examine, and negotiate a wide range of commercial documents, including amendments, subcontracts, confidentiality agreements, teaming arrangements, technical assistance agreements, memoranda of understanding, software licence agreements, and support contracts.

Partner with external legal counsel, finance, engineering, supply chain, and program teams to clarify obligations, address issues proactively,



and reduce contractual exposure.

Apply Canadian defence procurement rules and related compliance requirements, including supply manual standards, industrial benefit obligations, and controlled goods regulations.

Contribute to proposal development by building compliance documentation, supporting pricing submissions, preparing cost models, and evaluating commercial risk.

Direct the development and review of customer quotations to ensure accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with contractual requirements.

Maintain complete and well-organized contract records to support audits and demonstrate adherence to Canadian government expectations.

Monitor contractual, financial, and schedule-related risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect project delivery and business performance.

Ensure contract activities remain compliant with export control restrictions, security obligations, and other applicable regulatory commitments.

📌 Contracts/ Procurement Manager Ottawa
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Ottawa