Contracts Specialist

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Bell’s AI Fabric program is a groundbreaking national initiative designed to position Canada as a global leader in Sovereign AI. By building a secure, high‑performance, coast‑to‑coast compute fabric, Bell is creating the foundational infrastructure required to power the next generation of AI innovation while ensuring data sovereignty, resilience, and scalability at national scale.The OFCI Contracts Specialist is an integrated commercial and delivery role supporting critical Owner Furnished Contractor Installed equipment for data centre projects, including generators, switchgear, UPS systems, transformers, cooling equipment, and related infrastructure.The role combines strategic sourcing support, contract administration and negotiation coordination. Working with internal stakeholders, legal counsel, OEMs, and EPC partners, the specialist will help secure competitive commercial outcomes while ensuring contractual commitments and equipment schedules remain aligned with project requirements.Key Responsibilities
Contract Development & AdministrationDraft, review, and coordinate redlines for purchase agreements, master agreements, Statements of Work, amendments, and commercial exhibits in partnership with Legal.Maintain clear contractual requirements for scope, pricing, delivery milestones, acceptance criteria, warranties, title transfer, Incoterms, change control, and supplier remedies.Manage contract trackers, approvals, obligations, expirations, amendments, and audit records through the contract lifecycle.Identify supplier exceptions and commercial risks, summarize business impacts, and escalate items requiring leadership or Legal decisions.Contract Lifecycle & Change ManagementManage the end-to-end contract lifecycle using the company’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.Ensure all executed agreements, amendments, and pricing exhibits are accurately indexed and fully auditable.Amendments & Complex Change Orders: Draft formal contract amendments and legal exhibits to support major Equipment Change Orders (ECOs), shifts in OEM manufacturing scope, or adjustments to project baselines.Track agreement expiration dates, rate card validity periods, and volume rebate triggers, initiating renewal or renegotiation discussions well ahead of critical deadlines.Stakeholder CollaborationLegal & Business Liaison: Act as the primary translation layer between the Procurement business unit and Corporate Legal.Translate technical data center requirements into legally binding, bulletproof contractual language.Advise internal sourcing managers, buyers, and engineering teams on contract interpretations, commercial dispute resolution, and OEM contractual obligations during active equipment build phases.Critical Qualifications
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract administration, supplier management. Experience with data centre infrastructure, capital equipment, EPC delivery models, or OFCI equipment is strongly preferred.Strong knowledge of legal and commercial terms and conditions, with the ability to identify contractual risks, liabilities, and key business implications.Ability to review and coordinate contract redlines while recognizing when legal, financial, or leadership escalation is required.Strong analytical, negotiation, organization, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple equipment packages and deadlines.Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.Additional Information:
For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.At Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong.Bell is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise. We also want to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to join our team. We encourage individuals who may require accommodations during the hiring process to let us know. For a confidential inquiry, email your recruiter or View email address on ca.hrm.tc to make arrangements. If you have questions or feedback regarding accessibility at Bell, we invite you to complete the Accessibility feedback form or visit our Accessibility page for other ways to contact us.Artificial intelligence may be used to assess parts of your application. Please review our privacy policy ( see Phenom for details ) to learn more about how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information.
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