About the Role
The Senior Specialist - Contract Management position is focused on managing the contract lifecycle to support innovative projects within the entertainment and recreational sectors. This role ensures that contracts are structured correctly, compliant, and aligned with strategic objectives. As the Procurement Lead, you will oversee the end-to-end procurement process from purchase request intake through contract execution, directing a team of buyers and collaborating with sector stakeholders.
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Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for procurement matters within the assigned sector, fielding and resolving queries daily.
- Receive, review, and process all categories of Purchase Requests, including competitive RFPs, Work Orders, Variations, and Single Source Orders.
- Lead, assign, and guide a team of buyers, ensuring effective workload distribution and coordination with multiple business sectors.
- Manage competitive RFP packages from initiation through award and contract signature.
- Negotiate and execute high-value, high-complexity contract agreements in alignment with organizational risk and value objectives.
- Coordinate with key users and suppliers to arrange supplier presentations, technical clarifications, and Q&A sessions.
- Draft, review, and amend contract agreements in collaboration with Legal and Insurance functions to ensure compliance.
- Develop and implement procurement execution plans, including schedules, procedures, and risk assessment methodology.
- Conduct supplier pre-qualification and monitor market pricing, escalating fluctuations that affect budget or supply continuity.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities across the procurement process to enhance efficiency and business outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or contract management, with demonstrated experience managing end-to-end procurement activities.
- Proven experience in competitive tendering (RFPs), supplier negotiations, contract drafting, and contract administration for high-value procurement projects.
- Strong knowledge of procurement policies, commercial risk management, supplier evaluation, and procurement best practices.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage, mentor, and coordinate procurement teams while handling multiple priorities.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Legal, Finance, Technical, and Business functions.
- Proficiency in ERP procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
