Commercial Contracts Manager (Montreal)

Commercial Contracts Manager (Montreal)

21 Aug
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Systemex Industries Conseils
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Montreal

21 Aug

Systemex Industries Conseils

Montreal

About Systemex Group Systemex Group is a growing global organization bringing together complementary expertise in industrial automation and industrial consulting. We help our clients grow and improve customer satisfaction and financial performance through automation, productivity, reliability, operational performance, and the successful delivery of complex projects.

Our Organization Is Comprised Of Two Divisions

- Systemex Automation (SA) – Delivering innovative automation, robotics, control systems, digital manufacturing, and warehouse automation solutions with 24/7 customer support.
- Systemex Industrial Consulting (SIC) – Providing lifecycle services focused on operational readiness, commissioning, asset management, maintenance and reliability, workforce solutions, and operational excellence.

With over 120 employees and ambitious growth objectives, Systemex is committed to building scalable processes, fostering innovation, strengthening governance, enhancing cybersecurity, and leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver greater value to our employees and clients. This opportunity is part of Systemex Group (SG) This opportunity supports the broader SG organization by partnering with both Systemex Automation and Systemex Industrial Consulting. Corporate teams play a critical role in enabling the success of our operating divisions by providing strategic leadership and expertise across functions such as Human Resources, Branding, Finance, Information Technology, Health & Safety, Legal, and Corporate Services.

Working within the Group offers the opportunity to contribute to organization-wide initiatives while supporting a growing business focused on operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and an inclusive workplace for all.

About The Role We are looking for a Commercial Contracts Manager to draft, review, negotiate, and manage customer and supplier contracts across Systemex Group. Working with leadership and cross-functional teams, this role ensures terms are clear, practical, and aligned with business objectives and risk tolerance.

Reporting to the VP of Finance and Corporate Affairs, this role manages most contract matters internally and escalates to external legal counsel when needed.





Key Responsibilities Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation

- Draft, review, revise, and negotiate customer contracts, supplier/subcontractor agreements, NDAs, amendments, service agreements, purchase terms, proposals, SOWs, and related commercial documents.
- Review legal and commercial terms such as liability, indemnity, warranty, insurance, IP, confidentiality, termination, disputes, limitation of liability, governing law, scope, deliverables, payment, and change orders.
- Lead the internal contract review process and escalate matters to business leaders or external legal counsel when appropriate.

Internal Coordination & Advisory Support
- Act as the main internal contract advisor for leadership, finance, operations, procurement, project teams, business development, HR, and other stakeholders.
- Gather business, technical, financial, and operational input to support drafting, negotiation, and decision-making.
- Coordinate approvals and support contractual discussions with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and partners.

Contract Standards, Process & Risk Management
- Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, clause libraries, documentation standards, and workflows.
- Track contract status, key obligations, renewals, amendments, approvals, and execution from request through close-out.
- Identify contractual, commercial, financial, operational, delivery, insurance, and reputational risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies.

What We Are Looking For

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
- 7–10+ years of experience in commercial contract drafting, review, negotiation, contract management, or legal/commercial advisory support.
- Strong hands-on experience drafting, redlining, and negotiating customer and supplier terms and conditions.
- Ability to identify contractual risk, propose practical fallback language,



and balance legal protection with business and operational needs.
- Robust business judgment, negotiation skills, attention to detail, and ability to explain complex contract concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Proficiency in French is mandatory. Proficiency in English is also required to communicate with internal clients and partners outside Quebec.

Nice to Have

- Experience in engineering, technology, mining, or industrial environments.
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.

Why Join Systemex Group?

- A high-impact role with leadership exposure and the opportunity to shape commercial contracting practices.
- A growing organization with exposure to complex commercial matters, cross-functional initiatives, and strategic decisions.
- Versatile Monday to Friday work schedule and hybrid work model.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance, health care support, telehealth services, and employee well-being programs.
- Group RRSP program.
- Professional development support, including association membership reimbursement, learning resources, and internal LMS access.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and multidisciplinary work environment.
- Active Social Club and company-organized activities throughout the year.
- Welcoming offices with coffee, refreshments, EV charging stations, and bike racks where available.

Apply Now If you are a commercial contracts professional looking to grow in a dynamic organization where you can take ownership, solve complex problems, and strengthen contracting practices, we invite you to apply. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and an inclusive

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation, including Quebec's Law 25 where applicable.

📌 Commercial Contracts Manager (Montreal)
🏢 Systemex Industries Conseils
📍 Montreal

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