Analyst – Corporate Services Contracts – Information Services

Analyst – Corporate Services Contracts – Information Services

• Pay Rate: $34.37 - $39.61/hour, depending on experience
• Contract Length:
  October 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
• Location:
  
  Calgary (hybrid)

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

The Contract Analyst, Information Systems supports our client's Corporate Services Contracts Team, focusing on indirect spend tied to Information Systems (IS) — software applications, professional services, hardware, SCADA, network projects, and telecom. This person acts as the go-to expert for their assigned spend sub-categories, managing demand planning, sourcing strategy, and vendor relationships across the IS organization.

The role blends hands-on procurement execution with stakeholder influence — running RFx processes, negotiating contract awards, and managing supplier performance, while also representing IS interests in cross-functional meetings and shaping how the wider business approaches technology sourcing.

• Lead demand planning for software applications and professional services within assigned spend categories
• Manage IS project sourcing and run RFx processes for services and materials
• Own strategic sourcing and tactical acquisition for software, IS hardware, and IS professional services
• Apply the client's supply chain systems (SAP, Ariba, BI Warehouse) to implement and track sourcing events
• Translate business needs into solicitation documents, requirements docs, and evaluation plans
• Coordinate bid evaluation with clients and vendors through the tendering process
• Conduct internal and external market research to inform sourcing recommendations
• Negotiate contract awards and coordinate approvals with delegated decision-makers
• Manage ongoing supplier performance and relationship management
• Advise on and help resolve supplier contract disputes
• Lead stakeholder consultations and represent IS interests in internal working groups
• Resolve procurement disputes using knowledge of stakeholders and program needs
• Anticipate and proactively address concerns from IS, operating business units, and suppliers
• Influence sourcing approaches across IS and operating business units
• Support training and guidance on procurement and category management methodology

• University degree and/or designation in Business or Supply Chain Management
• 3+ years of Supply Chain Management sourcing experience in Information Systems/technology sourcing and contracting
• Combination of education and experience may be considered
• Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Experience with SAP/Ariba/PowerBI modules
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills — able to distill concepts for Director-level audiences
• Natural aptitude for technical topics, including terms and conditions for technical materials/services

Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

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