Department Contract Analyst Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 50920)

Description

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? 

• Manage and facilitate contract administrative activities for corporate contracts, including contract extensions, exercise option years or renewals to maintain or increase best value to the City
• Recommend the appropriate path for a contract change or an amendment, based on best practices and current administrative policies, and procedures including suggesting significant revisions
• Guide internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate and administrative policies, directives, and procedures requirements to minimize any contractual risk for the City
• Interpret and explain contract scope, requirements, terms, and conditions to stakeholders to support compliance with statutory, contractual obligations, City administrative requirements and help with providing an informed decision-making approach
• Provide contract management assistance to supported business areas
• Coordinate preparation and execution of negotiation of contract changes or amendments; price redetermination, or other terms and conditions affecting the life of the contract
• Submit recommendations, reports, and supporting documentation to the appropriate Delegated Authority for contract renewals in order to facilitate contract updates or amendments
• Assist Contract Specialists with all related contract management tasks and management processes to ensure alignment with business objectives and performance measurements are met
• Other related responsibilities