Junior Contracts Analyst | Calgary, Alberta | Contract Position
Location: Calgary
Employment Type: 5-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
Rate: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days in office
Your new company
A leading North American energy infrastructure organization is seeking a Junior Contracts Analyst to join its Corporate Services Contracts team. The team is responsible for managing indirect procurement spend, with a particular focus on Information Services (IS), including software applications, technology consulting services, hardware, telecommunications, network infrastructure, and related technology solutions.
Your new role
As a Junior Contracts Analyst, you will support strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract management activities across Information Services spend categories. Acting as a procurement specialist within assigned technology portfolios, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, manage demand planning activities, execute RFx processes, negotiate contracts, and oversee supplier performance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting category management and strategic sourcing initiatives for software, hardware, telecommunications, and professional services.
- Partnering with business stakeholders to understand technology requirements and develop procurement plans.
- Coordinating and supporting RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes from development through contract award.
- Managing supplier relationships, contract performance, and ongoing vendor compliance.
- Conducting market research and procurement analysis to support sourcing decisions and recommendations.
- Building strong relationships across business units and providing guidance on procurement best practices.
What you'll need to succeed
- A university degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Information Systems, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, contract management, or supply chain management.
- Experience supporting technology procurement, including software, hardware, telecommunications, or professional services.
- Solid stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Experience supporting RFx processes and supplier negotiations.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to work across multiple business functions.
- Experience using SAP, SAP Ariba, Power BI, or similar procurement and analytics platforms.
- Knowledge of software licensing, IT vendor management, and professional services contracting.
- Strong negotiation, contract analysis, and supplier performance management capabilities.
- The ability to quickly understand technical products, services, and commercial arrangements.
What you'll get in return
In return, you'll have the opportunity to work with a collaborative and knowledgeable procurement team within a dynamic environment. This position offers competitive compensation of $26-$31 per hour, an initial 5-month contract with potential for extension, exposure to complex technology sourcing initiatives, and the opportunity to contribute to high-impact procurement activities.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit an up-to-date copy of your resume. If this role isn't quite the right fit but you're exploring new opportunities, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career goals and future opportunities.
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#1126692 - Matthew Venton
📌 Junior Contracts Analyst (Calgary)
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📍 Calgary