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.

- 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
- Strong 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 workplace 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