Description: We are seeking a strategic, results-driven professional to join our Supply Chain organization as a Contracts Advisor focused on material and/or service contracting. This is a one year Contract position with potential for extension. As a subject matter expert, you will negotiate and manage the lifecycle of contracts and build strong relationships with the business and suppliers to deliver measurable cost, risk, and efficiency improvements.

Minimum Requirements

5-7 years of related professional experience and/or a combination of commercial and technical work experience (experience with Inspections, Testing and Cranes is preferred)

A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or Supply Chain

Proven track record in cost optimization, cost modeling, and total cost‑of‑ownership analysis

Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills with multi‑year, service‑based contracts

Deep understanding of cost drivers, contracting models, and risk management in complex service markets

Skilled in using SAP, Ariba, MyTrack and spend analytics tools to support sourcing and cost optimization initiatives

Robust financial, business acumen, and commercial capabilities, and ability to lead others in connecting ideas, events and circumstances to identify effective business solutions in a complex environment

Responsibilities





Identify cost‑reduction opportunities through market analysis, supplier collaboration, demand management and monitoring of category spend

Apply data‑driven insights to challenge specifications, service delivery models, and commercial structures to achieve sustainable cost savings

Lead sourcing‑to‑contract events, ensuring commercial outcomes balance cost efficiency, performance, and risk mitigation

Design innovative commercial models and negotiation strategies that drive competitive advantage and cost improvement

Manage supplier performance with emphasis on cost control, productivity, and continuous improvement and identify innovation and efficiency opportunities

Manage project contract planning, contract strategy development, sourcing and negotiation activities through to contract formation and approval and claims / warranty management activities

Partner with internal stakeholders to define business requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies that maximize cost efficiency

Location and other Key details:

This is an office-based role. You will work out of our Calgary head office.

Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs

📌 Contracts Advisor (Calgary)
🏢 Petroplan
📍 Calgary