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 skilled 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

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