Agilus is recruiting for a Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist - IT in the oil & gas industry in Saint John, New Brunswick. The Senior Contracts and Procurement Specialist will be accountable for developing and implementing strategies and leading sourcing initiatives in support of IT Procurement. Total rewards: $75.50 - $86.00 hourly *Please note that the rates indicated are intended for consultants engaged by their Ltd. or Inc. entities. 12-month contract Preferred rates for benefit coverage available A typical day: Procure goods and services efficiently and effectively, and manage supplier contracts, relationships and performance across a variety of business units. Lead and manage multiple customers and stakeholders, understand and align to customer’s markets, strategies, priorities and plans, and collaborate to timely deliver on commitments Strategic Sourcing – Understand, develop and implement strategic sourcing strategy and processes that support collaboration and effectiveness Draft contractual agreements and support negotiations of GSA’s, MSA’s, and other agreements Manage contracts and supplier relationships as assigned Able to secure win-win agreements while successfully representing the company’s interests Engage with business stakeholders to monitor and resolve any issues with the Supplier delivering the defined scope of services or supply of goods Effectively manage procurement cycles to align with project schedules Successful candidates will have: University Degree in Business or related field of study Minimum 5-10 years in procurement and contracts within the energy or oil and gas sector in positions with increasing accountability and responsibility Registered with SCMA (Supply Chain Canada Association) would be an asset Strong analytical, problem-solving and cost-modeling skills; with outside the box thinking Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to navigate multiple priorities in a fast paced, changing environment Effective communication skills (oral and written) for clearly conveying information to stakeholders across varying level of organization Understanding of legal concepts related to contracts, including legal terminology and how to draft, review, and interpret contract terms and conditions would be an asset This posting is for an active opening.