Senior Specialist, Contract Governance & Digitization Canada

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Senior Manager Data Management & Governance the Senior Specialist Strategic ContractDataGovernanceis responsible forleading proactive contract governance standardization and contract digitization enablement initiatives across Circular Materials enterprise procurement and contract lifecycle processes.

This role is accountable forestablishingstandardized contract structures pricing schedules Statements of Work (SoWs) exhibits and operational language before procurement cycles begin ensuring contracts are operationally scalable analytically consistent and digitallyoptimized.

This role requires deep expertisein commercial contract interpretation and contract lifecycle management. The successful candidate will analyze complex contractual agreements understand negotiated business and operational requirements and translate contractual obligations pricing structures service deliverables and governance requirements into standardized operational reporting and system-ready data structures. Success in this role requires the ability to bridge legal procurement operational and technology disciplines to ensure contract terms can be consistently governed digitized and operationalized across the enterprise.

The successful candidate will partner closely with Procurement Operations Legal TechnologyService Provider Reportingand Data Governance teams toestablishstandardizedcontract frameworksand governance practices.Working across these functional areas to translate complex contractual language commercial terms pricing structures and operationalobligations intoscalablebusinessprocesses reporting requirements and system-ready data structures thatsupportenterprise-wideconsistency andautomation.

This is a full-time salary paid position which requires residency in Canada.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead enterprise-wide contract exhibit pricing and language standardization initiatives across procurement cycles.

• Analyze and interpret complex commercial contracts toidentifybusiness rules operational requirements pricing mechanisms service obligations performance metrics and reporting requirements that must be standardized and converted into structured system-readyinformation.Evaluate historical contracts Statements of Work (SoWs) and procurement artifacts toidentifyopportunities for operational and reporting standardization.

• Translate negotiated contract terms and legal language into operational processes data elements metadata structures reporting requirements and technology-enabled workflows.

• Establish standardized contract structures and governance practices that improve consistency reduce operational complexity and support downstream analytics.

• Partner with Procurement Operations Legal Technology and Data Governance teams to define future-state contract requirements prior to procurement release cycles.

• Support the development of standardized contract language metadata structures and reporting requirementsthrough the creation of an effective digital repository for contract data and downstream impacts for each term or contract exhibit

• Work with Technology teams to operationalize AI-enabled contract digitization and automated data extraction capabilities using AWSTextractand related platforms.

• Support scalable automation-driven contract governance processes that reduce manual intervention and operational risk.

• Support future-state contract governance strategies that improve operational efficiency vendor management analytics and reporting capabilities.

• Developmaintain and continuously improve functional SOPs work instructions process maps and related business documentation across enterprise systems including SAP and Microsoft Dynamics 365.

• Document end-to-end business processes including process inputs and outputs business rules controls decision points exception handling roles and responsibilities and system dependencies.

• Facilitate process discovery sessions walkthroughs and interviews to gather detailed functional and operational information.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelors degree in business supply chain information systems data management legal studies or a related discipline.
• Certification in Contract Management Data Governance Business Analysis or Process Governance would be considered an asset.
• Certification in business analysis technical writing process mapping or content management would be considered an asset.

Experience

• 10 years of experience in contract governance procurement operations enterprise contract management or data governance.

• Demonstrated experience reviewing interpreting and operationalizing complex commercial agreements including multi-year service contracts pricing schedules Statements of Work (SoWs) exhibits governance frameworks and performance obligations.

• Proven experience standardizing contract exhibits pricing schedules Statements of Work (SoWs) and reporting structures.

• Experience translating contractual language into business processes system requirements data structures contract lifecycle management platforms or enterprise applications.Experience supporting contract digitization intelligent document processing or automated data extraction initiatives.

• Strong understanding of how contractual terms obligations and commercial constructs are represented within operational and technology environments.

• Experience working with enterprise systems including SAP ECC/S/4HANA CLM systemsD365.
  

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

• Exceptional ability to interpret sophisticated contract language and understand the operational financial reporting and system implications of negotiated contractual terms.

• Strong understanding of procurement lifecycle management contract governance and operational standardization practices.

• Strong technical understanding of AWSTextract OCR/intelligent document processing technologies or similar automation platforms.

• Advanced understanding of unstructured/semi-structured contract data metadata structures and contract data governance.

• Ability to bridge legal procurement operational and technology disciplines to transform contractual language into structured scalable business processes and system requirements.

• Strong stakeholder management skills across Procurement Legal Operations Technology and Data Governance teams.

• Ability toidentifyoperational risks and standardization opportunities before procurement execution.

• Strong process mapping and documentation skills including experience with Visio BPMNLucidor similar.

• Ability to translate technical system functionality into business-friendly language without losing critical operational detail.

• High attention to detail and commitmentthe bigger Data Management & Governance strategy

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office tools including Word Excel PowerPointLucidand Visio or comparable documentation tools.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week remotely from a home office environment.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Expected Compensation:

• An annual base salary in the range of $85000 to $115000.
• The salary range listed complies with the OntarioEmployment Standards Actand reflects a potential base salary range for this actual salary offered will be determined within the range and will depend on factors such as the candidates unique qualifications relevant experience work location and expected contributions.

Job Vacancy Reason

• This position is a new role.

Artificial Intelligence

• AI is not used during our hiring processes.

Applicant and Interviewee Communication

• We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Applicants who have been interviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview.

Record Retention

• Job posting records and associated application forms will be retained for at least three years.

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers we design and deliver effective recycling programs that drive advance innovation improve environmental outcomes and create value across the recycling supply chain.

Through full-service program delivery including collection management promotion education and reporting we are advancing systems where more materials are recycled and returned to producers for use in new packaging and products.

Learn more at .

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workforce that reflects diversity of thought skills experiences and backgrounds as we work together to accelerate a circular economy for people and the planet.

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:

• 54% of Circular Materials employees identify as women.
• 50% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities.
• 90% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.
• 86% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds including Indigenous Peoples (First Nations Inuit and Métis) persons with disabilities racialized individuals and members of the 2SLGBTQIA community. Circular Materials is committed to reconciliation and to advancing Indigenous representation and partnerships across our organization and programs. We recognize that we operate on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations and are dedicated to respecting Indigenous rights governance and contributions in our work and communities.

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodation in accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes upon contacting . This email is only used for accommodation requests.

Required Experience:

Senior IC