I am accompanying one of our clients in the public sector, located in the east end of Montreal, in their search for a contract administrator.

Here are the responsibilities of the role:

* Analyze, consolidate and document needs in conjunction with internal
partners.
* Use analysis tools to identify market trends and determine potential
suppliers;
* Develop, plan, organize and report on the acquisition strategy of goods
and services for the company;
* Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and processes for acquisition or
disposal processes according to envelopes and deadlines;
* Perform comparative analyses;
* Develop and prepare invitations to tender;
* Propose and establish the monetary amount of bonds;
* Determine guarantees and analyze bids;
* Ensure proper execution of contracts, analyze problems and initiate
corrective action;
* Negotiate with suppliers, draw up amendments and monitor agreements
between partners;
* Steer tender evaluation committees and be responsible for the
transparency of the bid evaluation system;
* Monitor compliance with the procurement and disposal process;
* Simultaneously manage multiple projects requiring rapid action;
* Coordinate and develop business relationships between suppliers, users
and purchasers of goods and services;
* Advise internal partners;
* Develop collaboration with executive management;
* Maintain business relations with internal partners;
* Perform all other related tasks.