

Competition Number:	NLH-RE-25-138
Closing Date:	October 16, 2025
Line of Business:	Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
Work Location:	St. John's

At Hydro we work to foster positive work-life balance and offer remote or hybrid working arrangements for some positions based on the nature of work being performed and an assessment of other relevant factors.
Opportunities, Growth, Job Satisfaction...Join the Hydro Team. 　　 Manager, Contracts and Sourcing Competition #: NLH-RE-25-138 Status: Permanent Location: St. John’s 　 Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We’re looking for passionate and performance focused people – people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values. 　　 Key Responsibilities: • Contract Management:Oversee the full contract lifecycle—drafting, negotiation, execution, amendments, renewals, and closeout. • Risk & Compliance: Identify risks, ensure legal and policy compliance, and maintain audit-ready documentation. • Financial Oversight: Ensure favorable terms, accurate payments, and alignment with budget and business needs. • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations to align contracts with organizational objectives. Engage with applicable government agencies to ensure understanding and compliance with requirements such as acts, trade agreements, bills etc. • Process Improvement: Standardize contract templates and workflows; lead initiatives to improve efficiency and turnaround times. • Data & Reporting: Monitor KPIs, analyze contract data, and report on performance, risks, and opportunities. • Technology Optimization: Maximize use of systems like JD Edwards and Bids & Tenders for procurement and contract tracking. • Strategic Sourcing: Support supplier performance, compliance, and value-based procurement. • Use data from inventory and demand planning to identify contracting needs for the business. • Analyze procurement data for contract opportunities and trends. • Policy & Governance: Develop contract policies aligned with legislation and sustainability goals. • Reporting Analytics: monitor contract performance and compliance metrics, provide regular reports to senior leadership on contract status, risks and opportunities. • Utilize data to identify contract opportunities and improvements. Explore current software capabilities to fullest of capabilities to obtain best in practise contract management process, tracking and planning. What We’re Looking For: • Strong written and oral communication skills. • Health & Safety: Promote safety culture and participate in emergency response planning. • Regulatory Engagement: Maintain relationships with regulators and ensure best practices in contract standards. • Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor staff, allocate resources, and ensure service levels are met. • Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. What You’ll Need: • A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Law or Legal Studies, Finance or Accounting with major courses in Supply Chain Management are preferred. • Completion of Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Contracts Management professional certification is an asset. • A minimum of ten (10) years related progressively responsible experience in Supply Chain Management, including contract administration, negotiation and management. Additional knowledge in buying; contract development, management, and administration; computerized procurement and inventory systems; and proven ability to manage complex, high-value contracts across multiple categories. CLOSING DATE: October 16, 2025 We’re looking for energy we can count on! Wondering what to expect when starting a career at Hydro? Click here to learn more. Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is the people’s utility that you can count on – providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they’re part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger. There’s lots to learn at www.nlhydro.com We’re looking for energy we can count on! Apply Now.

Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.