Contract Management Lead Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 51608)

Description

The focus of the Contract Management Lead role is to lead a team with a focus on creating the conditions for success of the vision, initiatives,  priorities and direction of the team within the Corporate Procurement and Supply Services (CPSS) Branch while ensuring compliance and alignment of contract management standard, procedures, practices and policies across the City. This role involves overseeing contract needs, providing expert guidance, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Your professionalism, ability to optimize processes, and dedication to continuous improvement will contribute to your success in this role.

What will you do?

• Manage and lead a team of contract professionals, providing coaching and support on all contract processes, procedures, and decisions throughout the City
• Coach staff on continuous improvement strategies related to contracts such as storytelling through data and providing recommendations to business areas
• Systematically identify and prioritize contract needs, setting clear quantifiable targets for the number of needs identified, and assign resources to fulfill the CPSS Branch's requirements
• Ensure team's effectiveness and performance through meticulous reporting and performance measurement, reporting key performance indicators for growth, opportunities, accuracy and transparency
• Serve as the senior technical expert on contract and supplier management processes with branch leadership
• Conduct analysis and research of the broader market trends, patterns, and recurrences for business partners to understand specifics related to procurement, contract management, and supplier performance management
• Utilize effective communication strategies to build and maintain strong working relationships with business partners across the organization to support contract functions
• Develop, update, and roll out contract management processes, procedures and principles related to implementation of programs, governance, compliance, and best practices for the City to adopt that further grows maturity for contract practices
• Lead and exemplify the desired culture throughout the CPSS Corporate Contract Management team that supports the Branch Vision and
• Mission as well as aligns with Core Leadership Competencies and Cultural Commitment Alignment - to being Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated & Excellent:
  
  • Establish, demonstrate and hold others accountable to the values of the corporation and the CPSS Branch
  • Ensure that values are reflected in the section's processes, practices, leadership style and culture
  • Actively work to develop the culture established by the branch leadership team
• Perform other related duties as assigned