Contract Specialist

**What We Offer**:
Irving Consumer Products is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

- Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
- Employee & family assistance program
- RRSP matching program
- Health & Wellness reimbursements
- Product purchase program
- Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
- Relocation cost (if applicable)
- Advise Sales Team and S enior Leaders on the contract management process, terms and conditions to look for and best practices in the industry. Provide guidance to Sales and other stakeholders at all levels on contract terms and conditions, including the resolution of complex contractual and business matters. This support will reflect a strong adherence to the principles of the Canadian Grocery Code, while ensuring consistently high quality and accuracy of contract documentation
- Review, assist in drafting, editing, and negotiating contractual terms and conditions, while addressing areas of legal risk in collaboration with Irving Counsel. Co-ordinate across Irving Divisions when needed. Lead, advocate and facilitate successful execution process of contracts
- Execute and support all aspects of the contract life cycle management process for Sales from contract creation / drafting, negotiation, administration / record management, and compliance tracking / audit through contract renewal or termination. Utilize our CRM platform to ensure contract documentation and lead compliance monitoring
- Partner with Legal on contract reviews, approvals, and workload prioritization of contracts. Prioritize and finalize with accuracy and attention to detail all contract documentation. Work with Legal on the delivery of legal training and deployment of best practices, tools, and templates across the Sales organization
- 3+ years of experience in contract management, procurement, or purchasing
- Post-secondary education in business, law, and/or paralegal studies preferred
- Legal training would be an asset
- A professional designation from the International Association of Contract and Commercial Managers (“IACCM”) and / or willingness to pursue such a designation
- Strong grasp of contract management administration and legal principles and language
- Strong understanding of the individual businesses and their needs
- Strong relationship building and collaboration skills
- Experience using contract workflow and repository software (e.g. Jaggaer) preferred
- Process improvement and reporting skills preferred
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Self-starter, results oriented, acts with a high sense of urgency
- Highly organized, responsive, attention to detail, and a proactive collaborator
- Able to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, and achieve targets

At **Irving Consumer Products**, we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products - including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label. We also produce baby diapers under our Royale® brand as well as private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. Each year, its forest operations harvest less than 2 percent of the forest it manages, ensuring that the company grows more wood than it harvests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the J.D. Irving Forest Supply Chain has been declared carbon neutral.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.