Commercial Contract Manager Lead (Hybrid)

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Commercial Contract Manager Lead to be responsible for managing a portfolio of Third Party Supplier relationships and obligations across our global organization.

In the Corporate Services division, we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience, while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third-party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do-and-win business. This is a Vice President level position within Commercial Contract Management (CCM) is responsible for driving commercial value and opportunities within our contracts to deliver commercials, performance & risk obligations alongside partnering with Sourcing and the Business Units.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. 

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…

What you’ll do in the role:

• Manage the obligations and performance of supplier contracts in partnership with Service Owners and Sourcing

• Drive commercial value from supplier relationships; minimize risks; and enhance contractual stipulations aligned to a service solution.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to all stakeholders and work collaboratively across multiple levels and geographies to develop strategies that drive business value as well as mitigate risk.

• Leverage all tools and resources available, including but not limited to developing Obligations Reports and SLA templates.

• Leveraging technology such as Ariba and Sirion to create value and impact.

• Create sound financial analysis and interpretation of supplier contracts to stakeholders.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years relevant experience in Contract and Sourcing positions

• Ability to read and understand contract language and SLAs / KPIs 

• Experience in contract interpretation, analysis, drafting, and identifying key terms and obligations.

• Facilitate QBRs and meetings with vendors and Service Owners to review performance and then compare to contractual SLAs / KPIs

• Commercial negotiation and influencing skills to drive savings and deliver value to stakeholders.

At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm’s global businesses and infrastructure with cutting edge technology and innovation. The multi-faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, cloud engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity and AI/ML. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled technology talent. There’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work. 

All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.

Knowledge of French and English is required.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.