SupplierContractsSpecialist

Our Procurement group is currently looking to add a **Supplier Contracts Specialist** to our growing team, based in Calgary, AB. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, we are seeking an experienced and commercially driven procurement professional to lead a focused initiative aimed at maximizing commercial value across Valard's vendor base. This role will review total vendor spend, identify high-spend vendors, and negotiate agreements that deliver preferred pricing, volume discounts, annual rebates, and other commercial incentives that benefit Valard's operations. ### Duties and Responsibilities * Review total vendor spend across categories to identify high-spend vendors and priority negotiation targets * Lead outreach and negotiations with key vendors to establish preferred vendor agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), volume-based pricing, rebate structures, and other commercial incentives * Develop and maintain a centralized contract and incentive directory tracking agreements in place, incentive terms, and contract validity dates * Develop a clear execution plan at the outset of the engagement outlining approach, priorities, and timelines * Provide regular progress reports to leadership on negotiation activity, agreements executed, and value delivered * Work independently to source the information needed to execute **Requirements** * Post-Secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, or a related field * an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered * 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management * Proven experience negotiating commercial agreements (including MSAs and rebate or incentive programs) * Strong understanding of contract structure and commercial terms **Preferred Skills / Qualifications** * Experience in construction, EPC, utilities, or industrial environments * Supply Chain Management (SCM) designation or equivalent * Familiarity with spend analytics tools or procure