Contract Administrator – IT Vendor Management

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  • Mississauga, ON
  • $50.00-60.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Skills: 5+ years IT Vendor Management, create, review, redline, negotiate, finalize contracts, contract lifecycle management, SLA, KPI, legal, finance, compliance, contract management software savvySeeking a Contract Administrator to join the Enterprise IT Vendor Management team and play a key role in ensuring the IT contracts deliver maximum value, compliance, and performance.This position is a 3-6 month contract-to-hire opportunity, offering the potential for transition into a permanent role based on performance and business needs.Position SummaryThe Contract Administrator is responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle, ensuring that vendor agreements are clear, compliant, and aligned with business and operational priorities. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, analytical, and skilled at managing relationships across multiple business units.Key ResponsibilitiesContract Administration
  • Draft, review, redline, negotiate, and finalize IT vendor contracts
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal standards, and risk guidelines
Dispute & Risk Management
  • Identify contractual risks, liabilities, and gaps
  • Manage amendments, change requests, and issue resolution
Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Partner with Legal, Finance, Compliance, BU leaders, and IT Service Areas
  • Translate business requirements into accurate contractual terms
  • Maintain strong, effective cross-functional relationships
Reporting & Analytics
  • Develop and maintain contract and supplier performance reporting
  • Support KPI tracking, supplier scorecards, and performance insights
Continuous Improvement
  • Review and refine document templates and processes
  • Recommend workflow improvements or automation opportunities
  • Support a culture of efficiency and consistency within the VMO
QualificationsExperience and Skills
  • 5+ years of experience in IT contract management or a related role
  • Strong understanding of contract language, compliance, and risk
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to manage vendor performance and enforce SLAs
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities
  • Proficiency with MS Office; experience with contract management tools preferred
  • Project management experience with cross-functional teams
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or a related field
  • Experience working within an IT Vendor Management Office
We openly welcome and invite applications from persons with disabilities or those protected by the human rights code and, upon request, provide accommodation during all stages of the recruitment and hiring process.Please note that AI is used to assist in the recruiting process.Tagged as: Contract Administrator, Contract Lifecycle Management, finance, IT Vendor Management, KPI, legal, NegotiationSkills, procurement, redline, SLA

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