Contract Analyst

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 professional 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