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.

Contracts Advisor