Contracts Advisor

Airswift is seeking a Contracts Advisor to support one of our Oil & Gas clients in Calgary, AB on a 7‑month contract.

Category & Sourcing Strategy

• Actively support the Engineering and Mechanical Construction strategy (including civil, facilities maintenance, and turnaround agreements) in alignment with the Category Work Plan.
• Support the development of engineering and mechanical sourcing strategies through spend analysis, market intelligence, and evaluation of sourcing value levers.
• Prepare and coordinate strategic proposal documentation and oversee the end‑to‑end sourcing process.
• Evaluate supplier responses, prepare clarifications, and support the supplier award process.
• Carry out evaluations, lead consensus scoring sessions, and manage supplier award processes in accordance with Company policies.

Contract Management

• Assist Business Units in ongoing contract management, including contract formation, rate analysis, reviewing contract variations, and monitoring supplier exit plans.
• Lead the evaluation and development of commercial structures for high‑risk or high‑complexity contracts.
• Draft award recommendations for leadership approval for RFx projects.
• Complete legal review of terms and conditions and engage Legal teams when needed.
• Prepare, maintain, and administer contracts with global, national, and regional service providers according to company standards.
• Enter and maintain contract information in Ariba/SAP and other tracking tools.

Supplier Performance & Benefits Tracking

• Assist Category Management in maintaining supplier performance KPIs.
• Track financial and non‑financial benefits by monitoring supplier performance.
• Provide negotiation and analytical support during tactical sourcing processes, including RFPs and sole/single‑source events.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate closely with Business Units, Supply Chain teams, HSE, Legal, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, and suppliers.
• Participate in meetings and maintain strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Adopt a strong “one team” culture.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify and address issues related to processes and procedures, escalating unresolved issues as necessary.
• Ensure alignment with business unit goals, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Post‑secondary education in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in contracting activities, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency using SAP Ariba (Sourcing and Contracts modules).

Skills & Competencies

• Well‑organized, detail‑oriented, enthusiastic, and confident.
• Strong judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and deadline‑driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage, negotiate, and build strong relationships at all organizational levels.
• Adaptable to changing priorities, with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Team‑oriented with a willingness to support projects of varying sizes and complexity.