Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Contract and Vendor Manager to lead the management of medium to high complexity contracts that support critical projects and ongoing operations.
This role exists to make sure contracts deliver the right results safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality. The successful candidate will act as a trusted contract leader, helping business partners manage supplier performance, reduce risk, improve processes, and capture long-term value from strategic agreements.
Responsibilities
- Lead the formal management of complex goods and services contracts across the full contract lifecycle
- Monitor supplier and contract performance to ensure all parties meet contractual commitments
- Identify contract issues early, assess risk, and drive timely resolution with internal and external stakeholders
- Build strong working relationships with suppliers, business groups, and cross-functional teams to support contract success
- Guide stakeholders on sourcing, procurement, and contract management best practices
- Apply strong knowledge of public sector procurement law and supply chain principles to support sound decision-making
- Forecast, track, and report on contract usage to support financial controls, budget alignment, and policy compliance
- Lead cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of contract management activities and change initiatives
- Support benefits realization by aligning contract activities with approved business and category strategies
- Identify and implement process improvements that create time savings, cost savings, or stronger business outcomes
- Interpret contract and performance data, identify trends, and clearly communicate findings to stakeholders and senior leaders
- Act as a subject matter expert on contract structure, pricing models, scope, and terms and conditions
- Support contractor relationship management by turning challenges into productive, business-focused outcomes
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of contract management frameworks, tools, and practices
- Balance day-to-day execution with longer-term strategic planning across multiple priorities
Requirements
- Minimum 9 years of contract management experience in a complex business environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Proven experience managing contracts and delivering measurable business outcomes
- Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
- Experience communicating clearly with a range of audiences, including senior leaders
- Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting data, identifying trends, and presenting findings
- Demonstrated success influencing internal and external stakeholders, managing risk, and improving value through innovation
- Experience planning and leading change initiatives using project management methods or similar approaches
- Strong knowledge of contract formats, pricing structures, scope development, and contract terms and conditions
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, planning, project management, and organizational skills
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Advanced English communication skills, both written and spoken
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
Remuneration
$75-$80/hr
Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.