Contract Analyst

The Contract Analyst within Corporate Procurement & Supply Services performs and supports contract management functions. This role will see you taking ownership of a diverse contract portfolio, advising City staff on best practices, and ensuring our suppliers consistently deliver top-tier results. If you're a strategic thinker with a knack for building relationships and a passion for streamlining processes, this could be the perfect opportunity to make your mark on our city's operations.

What will you do?

• Support contract management activities, understand which key aspects of a contract may be required for contract renewals, change orders, amendments, and extensions to achieve the best value for the City.
• Recommend the appropriate path for contract renewals, change orders, amendments, and extensions based on best practices and current administrative policies and procedures, including suggesting significant revisions.
• Guide internal and external partners to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate administrative policies, directives, and procedures.
• Submit recommendations, information, and supporting documentation to the appropriate Delegated Authority for contract renewals, executions, and amendments, in order to facilitate contract change or amendment.
• Interpret and explain contract scope, requirements, terms, and conditions to business partners to support compliance with statutory and contractual obligations, City administrative requirements, and help with providing an informed decision-making approach.
• Assist the Contract Specialist with all day-to-day supplier performance management processes.
• Assist the Contract Specialist in the planning and development of various supplier performance management activities.
• Ensure the team’s contract reporting tool is up to date at all times.
• Record and report on cost savings and avoidance where possible.
• Perform other related responsibilities.