Contract Specialist
BH-329258
Posted: 03/03/2026
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- Canada Alberta Calgary
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
Title: Contracts Specialist
Location: Calgary, AB
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Wednesday and Friday at home
Contract length: 1 Year
Contract Specialist
Overview
The Corporate Services Contracts Team is responsible for overseeing the Client’s indirect (non‑operations‑related) spend. Within this team, the Information Systems (IS) portfolio is a critical focus area encompassing software applications, software development consulting, hardware, SCADA systems, network projects, and telecommunications.
The Contract Specialist, Information Systems Category serves as the subject‑matter expert for strategic spend across IS sub‑categories. This role monitors market trends, develops and executes procurement strategies, supports internal stakeholder relationships, and leads key vendor management activities through Strategic Supplier Relationship Management.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Planning & Demand Forecasting
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Location: Calgary, AB
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Wednesday and Friday at home
Contract length: 1 Year
Contract Specialist
Overview
The Corporate Services Contracts Team is responsible for overseeing the Client’s indirect (non‑operations‑related) spend. Within this team, the Information Systems (IS) portfolio is a critical focus area encompassing software applications, software development consulting, hardware, SCADA systems, network projects, and telecommunications.
The Contract Specialist, Information Systems Category serves as the subject‑matter expert for strategic spend across IS sub‑categories. This role monitors market trends, develops and executes procurement strategies, supports internal stakeholder relationships, and leads key vendor management activities through Strategic Supplier Relationship Management.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Planning & Demand Forecasting
- Lead demand planning for software applications and professional services within designated IS spend categories.
- Build strong relationships across the IS organization and operational business units to ensure procurement plans align with program and business needs.
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including preparation and execution of RFx processes for services and materials.
- Translate business requirements into solicitation documents, evaluation criteria, and procurement tools.
- Conduct comprehensive research using internal SMEs, vendor insights, market data, and internal systems.
- Coordinate bid evaluations and manage interactions between clients and vendors throughout the tendering process.
- Recommend contract awards, negotiate terms, and support approval processes with business stakeholders.
- Oversee ongoing contract lifecycle activities, including supplier performance management and business unit engagement.
- Produce quarterly performance reports for key suppliers and deliver executive‑level briefings.
- Provide expert guidance in supplier disputes, ensuring minimal escalation and timely resolution.
- Represent the IS Business Unit’s interests in internal meetings, working groups, and strategic initiatives.
- Build and maintain strategic alliances, partnerships, and networks to support long‑term procurement sustainability.
- Anticipate stakeholder reactions and proactively mitigate concerns across the IS Business Unit, operating business units, and the supplier community.
- Influence sourcing strategies through strong communication, relationship‑building, and advisory skills.
- Provide training and guidance on procurement and category management methodologies.
- Strong relationship‑building skills with a proven history of collaborating effectively across functions and fostering a One Team environment.
- University degree and/or designation in Business or a Supply Chain Management program.
- Minimum 15 years of Supply Chain Management sourcing experience in Information Systems and technology contracting.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience with SAP, Ariba, and/or Power BI.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts to Vice President–level stakeholders.
- Strong aptitude for technical topics and the ability to understand detailed technical requirements for materials and services.
- Experience with contract terms and conditions.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.