Contract Specialist

What We Offer:

Irving Consumer Products is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance program
• RRSP matching program
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
• Relocation cost (if applicable)

• Advise Sales Team and Senior Leaders on the contract management process, terms and conditions to look for and best practices in the industry.  Provide guidance to Sales and other stakeholders at all levels on contract terms and conditions, including the resolution of complex contractual and business matters.  This support will reflect a strong adherence to the principles of the Canadian Grocery Code, while ensuring consistently high quality and accuracy of contract documentation  
• Review, assist in drafting, editing, and negotiating contractual terms and conditions, while addressing areas of legal risk in collaboration with Irving Counsel. Co-ordinate across Irving Divisions when needed.  Lead, advocate and facilitate successful execution process of contracts
• Execute and support all aspects of the contract life cycle management process for Sales from contract creation / drafting, negotiation, administration / record management, and compliance tracking / audit through contract renewal or termination.  Utilize our CRM platform to ensure contract documentation and lead compliance monitoring
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the Canadian Grocery Code of Conduct, serving as the subject matter expert for the Sales Team, supporting Provision interpretation and identification of any breaches to the Code.  Maintain a log of breaches and report breaches via the Grocery Code Portal as needed
• Partner with Legal on contract reviews, approvals, and workload prioritization of contracts. Prioritize and finalize with accuracy and attention to detail all contract documentation. Work with Legal on the delivery of legal training and deployment of best practices, tools, and templates across the Sales organization

• 3+ years of experience in contract management, procurement, or purchasing
• Post-secondary education in business, law, and/or paralegal studies preferred 
• Legal training would be an asset
• A professional designation from the International Association of Contract and Commercial Managers (“IACCM”) and / or willingness to pursue such a designation
• Strong grasp of contract management administration and legal principles and language
• Strong understanding of the individual businesses and their needs
• Strong relationship building and collaboration skills
• Experience using contract workflow and repository software (e.g. Jaggaer) preferred
• Process improvement and reporting skills preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Self-starter, results oriented, acts with a high sense of urgency
• Highly organized, responsive, attention to detail, and a proactive collaborator
• Able to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, and achieve targets

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.