Contract Professional

• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #14086

MatchBox Consulting Group is recruiting on behalf of its client for a Contract Professional to support technology contract management within a complex operational environment.

This role will support Technology Operations and related business groups, with a focus on administering, negotiating, renewing, and managing technology-related contracts including hardware, software, and services. The successful candidate will play a key role in contract performance, vendor relationship management, and strategic contract execution, while supporting ERP and SAP-related agreements across the contract lifecycle.

This position is well suited to a contract management professional with strong experience in complex technology agreements who is comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, managing risk, and driving value through effective supplier and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Manage medium to high complexity technology contracts, ensuring strong contract performance and alignment with business needs
• Support ERP and SAP-related contracts, including licensing, true-ups, service integration, and support agreements
• Advise on and negotiate new and renewed contracts in collaboration with internal stakeholders and legal teams
• Support contract execution across a range of agreement types, including consulting services agreements, change orders, project orders, statements of work, enterprise agreements, enterprise license agreements, and cloud-based subscriptions
• Forecast and report on software renewals, including high-value contracts and lower-value transactional renewals through reseller channels
• Support software asset optimization efforts, including entitlement tracking, compliance management, and procurement channel improvements
• Contribute to software asset management activities, including audit support and license compliance monitoring
• Monitor vendor performance and contract compliance, including service levels, deliverables, obligations, and policy requirements
• Support vendor governance activities, including reporting, meeting coordination, follow-up, and documentation
• Manage contract administration activities across the portfolio, including issues and risks tracking, document management, records retention, and procurement system support
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support sourcing, procurement, contract performance, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent
• Minimum 9 years of contract management experience
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in a dynamic business environment, including contract management responsibilities
• Proven experience working with complex technology agreements
• Strong experience in contract negotiation, supplier management, and contract lifecycle administration
• Proven ability to influence internal and external stakeholders, manage risk, and optimize costs through innovation
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, project management, planning, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal

Assets

• Experience working with SAP and ERP-related programs or contracts
• Experience operating within crown corporations, government, or regulated environments
• Familiarity with utility sector environments
• Experience managing technology contracts including hardware, infrastructure, telecommunications, SaaS, software licensing, AMS, VAR, and professional services agreement

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com