Supplier Contracts Specialist

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

• 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 procurement platforms

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing. 

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.  We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.  Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications.  All hiring decisions involve human review.  This job posting is for an existing vacancy.